complaint·August 4, 2022

Regarding facility does not ensure toxins are stored locked and inaccessible to children: During initial inspection on 05/13/2022, LPAs observed a bucket of water halfway filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom. Also observed in the children's outside play area were mops accessible to children in care. During todays inspection, LPA observed multiple brooms and dustpans accessible to the children in the corner of one bathroom located in the classroom. Another broom and dustpan was observed accessible in the corner of the children's classroom. Cleaning agents and cleaning equipment should be stored inaccessible to children, therefore this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Regarding facility not maintained in good repair: During the previous inspection on 05/13/2022 as well as todays inspection, LPAs observed cracks and/or shattered glass in four of the windows throughout the facility. During todays observation, there's one window in Toddler classroom that has a shattered glass with sharp glass protruding from the window. During staff interviews, LPA was told that the licensee stays on top of any repair needed for the facility. A repair person is scheduled and due to come repair the windows on or about Monday, 08/08/2022, before school opens again. Based on these observations, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews and additional information recieved, all the information obtained concludes the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12), are being cited on the attached 9099D. LPA Sharma informed the licensee that this report documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. LPAs could not corroborate nor negate the allegation that staff hit daycare child(ren), therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Regarding staff working without required training: During todays inspection, LPA reviewed records and found that there are staff working in the facility without required training. Staff 1(S1) did not have current CPR/First Aid. The last CPR/First Aid training expired on 08/2019. Staff 3 (S3) Did not have any CPR/First Aid training on file at all. However, it is uncertain weather or not during the days when S1 and S3 were working if there were other staff also working who had valid CPR/First Aid training's on file, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. . Based on information obtained during this investigation through interviews conducted, the review of pertinent documentation, and after receiving conflicting information, the allegations listed above have been determined to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the allegation is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the allegation occurred. An exit interview was conducted with the Director Anita Goonetilleke, Appeal Rights were discussed and issued, a copy of this report was provided, and a Notice of Site visit was issued. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) shall be posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. A copy of this report must be made available for the next three years. Also, LPA Sharma informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 08/04/2022 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of licensing Report (LIC9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the children's file for verification. Appeal rights issued and discussed with licensee and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report must be made available to the public upon request for three years. A Notice of Site was printed and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.