Complaint·September 30, 2024

Four staff were interviewed on 9/24/24 and confirmed the allegation, stating that C1 was left alone in a classroom without the supervision of staff and was found in the classroom by a parent. S3 \342\200\223 S4 confirmed that child C1 was upset and crying during the incident, S1 \342\200\223 S2 were not present for the incident and were unable to confirm if C1 was upset. S3 \342\200\223 S4 stated that staff were not planning to come back to the classroom and were taking the other children to the bathroom and then the nap room. LPA Sims observed with video footage provided by the facility that child C1 was left alone in a classroom for about 1.5 minutes. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the facility was toured and LPA observed 48 children in care. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. LPA Sims informed facility representative Shelley Anstine - Director that this report dated 9/30/24 documents one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Sims informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/30/24 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Shelley Anstine - Director . Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.