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PINE TREE SCHOOL LLC - PRESCHOOLLicense 4930051131 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Director (CD) stated that she creates the menu, and parents are welcome to bring food for the children if they would like. CD further stated that breakfast foods include, oatmeal, applesauce and French toast, along with animal crackers, milk and a fruit option. Staff interviews (S1-S3) all stated they provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the children. Parent interviews (P5 & P6) both stated they were made aware that children were served animal crackers and milk for breakfast. Interviews and evidence confirm children ages 18 months to 2 years old were served milk and animal crackers for breakfast. Based on the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation are found to be substantiated. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12: see LIC 9099D. This report was reviewed and discussed with the facility’s representative, Esmeralda Soto. Appeal rights were provided. A Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today’s visit. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101227(a)(1)Type B

    FOOD SERVICE

    All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, CFR, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served.This was not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews and evidence received, the facility served milk and animal crackers for breakfast to children ages 18 months to 2 years old which poses/posed a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk(s) to children in care.

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What happened during the January 22, 2026 inspection of PINE TREE SCHOOL LLC - PRESCHOOL?

This was a complaint inspection of PINE TREE SCHOOL LLC - PRESCHOOL on January 22, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to PINE TREE SCHOOL LLC - PRESCHOOL on January 22, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal sh..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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