complaint·June 30, 2023

Staff stated the personal items go missing when children are transitioning to and from different classrooms. Based on staff interviews, the above allegation is substantiated. Based on interviews which were conducted the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. See 9099D for deficiency. Exit interview conducted with assistant director, report, appeal rights and notice of site visit issued. Notice of site visit must be posted for 30 days. Staff stated at that time, they will change the child’s diaper. Staff stated between 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm, the children go outside and play. LPA compared the sign-in and out sheets with the daily schedule. LPA observed there might be times the children are on the playground during the child’s pick-up time. Based on interviews conducted and documents reviewed, there is conflicting information from what was alleged; therefore, the above allegation is unsubstantiated. Allegation: Staff did not properly clean areas used by staff and children in care It was alleged children are consistently sick, sent home with dirty faces or dried up mucus on their face, due to staff not properly cleaning the common areas used by staff and children. LPA interviewed all pertinent parties, including four staff. Staff stated they ensure children have on clean clothes and their faces/hands are clean throughout the day. Staff stated they will clean the rooms at the end of each day by sanitizing the room, floors, and tables. Staff stated after lunch, they will sweep and clean the tables and chairs. Staff stated the facility does not have a cleaning crew and they are responsible for cleaning their own classrooms. LPA observed there was no cleaning checklist in the teacher's classrooms. On 06/06/23, LPA observed the classrooms were clean, carpets were clean, and children’s faces looked clean. Based on interviews conducted and LPA’s own observation, there is conflicting information from what was alleged; therefore, the above allegation is unsubstantiated. (Cont on 9099C) Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted with assistant director, report, appeal rights and notice of site visit issued. Notice of site visit must be posted for 30 days.