Complaint·June 21, 2024

Page 2 During LPA\342\200\231s initial visit on 04/10/2024, LPA interviewed two (2) staff members. During the interview, Staff #1 (S1) stated on 04/05/2024, Staff #3 (S3) and S1 cared for seven (7) infants throughout the day. S1 stated Staff #2 (S2) helped during shift breaks. S1 stated S3 left at 4:00pm and S1 was left alone in the infant classroom to care for four (4) infants. S1 stated there was no extra staff available to cover S3\342\200\231s absence. S1 stated the last infant was picked up at 5:45pm. During interview with Staff #2 (S2), S2 disclosed they help cover breaks in the infant classroom when their preschool class is napping. S2 stated they do not return to assist in the infant room as they have their own classroom to supervise. During visit on 04/10/2024, LPA reviewed staff files for four (4) staff. Facility Representative was unable to produce copies of S1\342\200\231s school transcripts to verify if they have earned any early childhood education units. LPA determined that S1 is not qualified and was alone caring for 4 infants from 4:00pm-5:45pm on 04/05/2024. LPA interviewed 3 out of 4 parents but no disclosures were made regarding allegation of complaint. Children were not interviewed due to age and language development. Based on LPA\342\200\231s record review and interviews with two (2) staff, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation there is unqualified staff was left alone caring and supervising infants in care is substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, 101416.2 Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Exit interview was conducted with Office Administrator Binbin \342\200\234Vicky\342\200\235 Zhao . The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Facility representative was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalty of $100. Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. End of Report