Complaint·February 13, 2024

On 2/13/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Saraliz Velando and Renita Rodriguez conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the purpose of delivering findings for a complaint received on 12/20/23. LPAs met with the Director, Pedro Ontiveros and toured the facility. There were 9 staff and 17 children present. Based on the information obtained from observation, parent interviews, and staff interviews, it is determined that there was an accessible storm drain at the top of a slope on the upper left playground, approximately 2 ft. deep that created a potential safety hazard to children in care playing around that area. The preponderance of the evidence has been met and therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, regulation number 101238.2(d)(2). The deficiency is cited on the attached LIC9099-D. Exit interview was conducted with director, Pedro Ontiveros. Appeal Rights and licensing report was provided to the Director. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain for 30 days.