complaint·February 13, 2025

Statements provided by S3 and S4 corroborated that there was a broken plastic toy car, Lightning McQueen in the Discovery Preschool Classroom (DP). The DP classroom is also utilized as Homeroom during drop-off in the early morning. S4 reported seeing that the car had a broken spoiler at an angle. S4 stated trying to take the car away from child who was crying and leaving the toy car, not think anything of it because car did not have a sharp edge. Child fell asleep and S4 took the car away and placed it in classroom closet. Based on interviews 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 101239(m)(1)Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies . The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12; were cite. Appeal Rights were provided. See LIC 9099-D. 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. All staff interviewed reported that they supervise the children. S1 reported sitting and standing where all the children can be seen and that classrooms are set up to be able to see all children. S1 added that if there is a blind spot then you move the shelf that is blocking the view. S1 stated that for an unknown injury, as soon as injury is seen it is attended and that the child is asked what happened and how they got hurt when staff did not hear or observe. S2 reported that there is supposed to be a teacher in a hidden corner so that all the children can be seen and the classroom is supposed to be scanned. S4 reported scanning the room and making sure to know where every child is. S4 reported sitting with back to the wall and listening because the children are vocal. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, therefore the allegation was unsubstantiated. 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. Appeal Rights were provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.