Follow-up on corrections·May 22, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Strother made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of delivering complaint investigation findings. During the complaint investigation (Control Number 01-CC-20250312115240), an additional deficiency was identified. During interviews conducted by LPA Mohr on 03/21/25 with child (C4), and by LPA Strother on 05/12/25 with adults (A1 & A2), it was stated that on more than one occasion children have been sent out of circle time to sit in either the TK classroom or the Spanish classroom by themselves, resulting in a lack of supervision. During LPA Mohr’s interview with C4 on 03/21/25, C4 stated that they sit in time out chairs, in different classrooms; sometimes in a chair by the tables at circle time, and sometimes in the Spanish room or the other classroom by themselves. During LPA Strother’s interview with A1 on 05/12/25, it was stated that D1 would make children sit on a chair as discipline, but she would also send them to another room by themselves, sending children to either the Spanish room or the TK room. A1 stated that on multiple occasions two different children, (C2 and C1) where sent to the TK or Spanish room, stating that D1 on at least one occasion, said, "You're going to stay in here until you stop crying." and then closed the door. On 05/12/25 A2 corroborated statements made by C4 and A1, stating that sometimes the children were told to sit in a chair. A2 stated that the circle was going on and then a child or children would sit in a chair in the room or go into another room like the snack room, with teachers, but there were times when a child might be having a hard time and D1 put a child in one of the other rooms (Spanish or TK) by themselves, saying they could just cry it out. A2 stated D1 would put them in the room and tell them to calm down, put their tears away and come out when they’re ready and then close the door. Continue on LIC809-C The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed: see LIC 809D. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Jeannine Hextrum.