complaint·January 6, 2026

It was alleged "Staff inappropriately disciplined children.” Based on interviews with staff and review of pertinent documentation, children have been made to stay behind in the classroom to discuss their behavior, missing their outdoor time as a form of discipline. Per the Parent Handbook, redirection is the only form of discipline to be used. LPA determined that keeping children behind while others play, contradicts the schools handbook and is an inappropriate form of discipline. Both above-referenced allegations are Substantiated. The allegations are valid because the preponderance of evidence has been met. Type B deficiencies are being cited, under California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1), on the attached LIC 9099D. The Notice of Site Visit was provided, and LPA observed posting. Director is advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Marilyn Milne. Based on this information, LPA could not prove nor disprove the above-referenced allegations. Therefore, they are considered Unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. The Notice of Site Visit was provided, and LPA observed posting. Director is advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Marilyn Milne.