complaint·January 26, 2026

Information gathered, including a self-report from the facility, stated that Child 1 (C1) was left alone in a bathroom for about 3 minutes, without any supervision by facility staff. Information gathered stated C1 was escorted to Children's Bathroom 2 by Staff 1 (S1), who left C1 at the entrance to Children's Bathroom 2. Information gathered stated Staff 2 (S2) was in Children's Bathroom 2 but S2 was not informed that C1 was dropped off. Information gathered stated S1 departed, leaving C1 near S2 but not under S2's supervision. During the time that C1 was not being supervised, C1 was in an area where C1 only had access to 2 bathrooms (Children's Bathroom 1 and Children's Bathroom 2) and a small walkway, enclosed by closed gates. Information gathered stated that the entrance to Children’s Bathroom 1 and Children’s Bathroom 2 are a few feet away from each other. Information gathered stated about 3 minutes later C1 was observed walking in and out of Children’s Bathroom 1 by Staff 3 (S3) who started supervising C1 and escorted C1 to S2 in Children's Bathroom 2. Based on information gathered, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, CCR 101229(a)(1) is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. LPA Atherton informed Director Liz Martinez that this report dated 1/26/2026 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Atherton informed the Director Liz Martinez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/26/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents 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 (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A civil penalty has been assessed during this inspection because of an absence of supervision in the amount of $500. See LIC9099D and LIC421IM for more details. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. Appeal Rights issued and discussed with facility representative and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Liz Martinez. A notice of site visit was given to Director Liz Martinez and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. This report must be made available to the public for 3 years. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.