complaint·December 30, 2022

During staff interviews it was mentioned that children who do not nap are re-directed to do a different activity like outdoors play. S1 usually picks up the children who do not nap and takes them to the outdoor activity area. S1 stated that on the date of the incident when C1's parent arrived at the center for pick up, S1 directed the parent to the indoors napping area where C1 was believed to be at. Parent of C1 did not find the child and was told C1 was outdoors. Parent of C1 went outside again, then walked inside the facility looking through each room until C1 was found alone inside room #2. It was determined by LPA that the C1 was left unsupervised and unattended for more than 5 minutes. Based on LPA's observation, interviews conducted the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and must also be provided to newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care. The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC 9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing Copies of this report must be posted for 30 days in a visible location for the authorized representatives of children. Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted with Director Melissa Clark. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) were given and explained. Licensee’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Training video - https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ The following deficiencies are being cited in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Please refer to LIC9099D for documentation of deficiencies cited: Lack of Supervision 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision