complaint·June 30, 2023

Based on statement provided by AD and LPA’s observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met and therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The facility did not comply with California Code of Regulations Staff-Infant ratio 101416.5(b) which mandates one teacher for every four infants in attendance. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Justice Willis. 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. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed. Appeal Rights were provided. See LIC 9099-D. LPA Melchisedeck Augustin informed facility representative , Justice Willis that this report dated 06/30/2023 document(s) one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Melchisedeck Augustin informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/30/2023 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.