complaint·April 8, 2022

On April 8th, 2022 at 11:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano met with Site Director, Michelle Lee for an unannounced subsequent visit. LPA explained the purpose of the visit was to deliver findings on the above allegation. Present in the facility was director, 6 staff, and 31 preschool age children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and reviewed staff files, and collected pertinent documents. On March 10th,2022, Facility self-reported an incident of C1 leaving facility during outdoor play in the yard without staff knowledge. C1 was able to leave facility unattended from unlocked side gate. Due to child being out of facility premises and out supervision of staff. It has resulted in the center not meeting the requirements of responsibility for providing care and supervision, which poses an immediate health and safety risk for children. Based on LPAs interviews which were conducted, and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Although this is a ZERO TOLERANCE VIOLATION which results in A $500 civil penalty. No civil penalty will be assessed due to facility was self-reporting, no injury reported. A copy of this report, LIC9224 and appeal rights were reviewed and will be emailed to Director, Michelle Lee and Regional Manager, Jennifer Aguilar. Director to acknowledge reciept of document.