Complaint·April 23, 2026

One staff (S2) was interviewed on 04/23/26 and had knowledge of the allegation. Staff (S2) stated that on 04/15/26 during the morning time S2 was helping in the preschool room and assisting two preschool children that were hitting others and did not know that the infant room had gone out of ratio. S2 stated that when S2 observed the parent of C2 leaving S2 then went back to the infant room. Staff S2 did not know how long staff S1 was out of ratio for. On 04/23/26 Video footage from 04/15/26 and infant sign in sheets from 04/15/26 were reviewed. Video footage started at 7:52am showed that Staff S1 was in the room alone with five infants out of ratio when a sixth infant (C2) was dropped off at 7:52am. At 7:56am staff (S2) enters the classroom putting the infant room back into ratio at 7:56am. LPA Sims observed on the sign in sheets from 04/15/26 the fifth infant (C1) that put the infant room out of ratio was signed in at 7:48am. Based on sign in sheets and video footage the infant room was out of ratio for approximately 8 minutes. During the investigation interviews were conducted, video footage was reviewed and documentation reviewed all supported the allegation. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Niki Bull . 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.