073407440-10-7-2026-02-CC-MMAR-DZ8QC3-20261026120225

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073407440
Report Date: 10/07/2026
Date Signed: 10/07/2026 03:20:39 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/14/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Tasha Hackett-Alexander

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20260914125205

FACILITY NAME:	FOREST HILLS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	073407440
ADMINISTRATOR:	WATAWALA, MARLA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	127 MIDHILL RD		TELEPHONE:	(925) 228-0611
CITY:	MARTINEZ	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94553
CAPACITY:	72	CENSUS: 31	DATE:	10/07/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	MARLA WATAWALA		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

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PERSONAL RIGHTS- Staff yelled at children in care.

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On October 7, 2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tasha Alexander conducted a subsequent complaint inspection at Foresthills preschool. LPA met with center director Therese Bagely and center owner Marla Watalwala and explained the purpose of the visit.

Upon entry into the facility, LPA observed 31 preschool children present along with 6 preschool staff. During this analyst's previous visit, children's interviews were conducted and relevant documents were requested and received. Documents were reviewed. Today LPA conducted a facility tour and staff interviews. Further investigation has been conducted and based on information obtained, LPA is unable prove or disprove if staff yell at children in care.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

An exit interview and a copy of this report was given to center ownder Marla Watawala

A notice of site visit was also given and must be posted for 30 consecutive days.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tasha Hackett-Alexander
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/07/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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