complaint·March 14, 2022

The first occurrence was documented on 01/26/2022. Staff escorted six children from the playground to the indoor facility restroom. When the staff member returned to the playground only five children were present. Minutes passed before the missing child was discovered in the facility restroom. The second occurrence was documented on 02/03/2022. Facility Director observed a staff member escorted seven children from the conjoined Kinder classroom into the 2’s and 3’s classroom through the side classroom door which connects the two classrooms together. Moments after staff shut the door, an additional child opened the door from the kinder class and entered the 2’s and 3’s class. Staff left the child unattended when transitioning between rooms. Based on LPAs interviews and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED . Please see attached LIC9099D for Type A Deficiency A Civil Penalty of $500 will be assessed during this investigation for failing to Provide Care and Supervision. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. An exit interview was conducted, and LPA provided the Director with a copy of this report on 03/14/2022. LPA issued a Notice of Site Visit and verified it was posted in a prominent location at the facility. Licensees understands that the Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for the next 30 days along with a copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this inspection. A copy of all Type A deficiencies cited during this inspection must also be immediately (within 24 hours of child’s next day in care) given to the parents of all children enrolled in the child care facility and any children enrolled into the child care facility over the next 12 months (at the time of enrollment). Licensees are required to have all parents sign and date the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) and maintain a copy in each child’s file. A copy of this report, LIC9224 and Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided during this inspection.