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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 274415297
Report Date: 12/12/2025
Date Signed: 12/12/2025 01:53:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/12/2025 01:53 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:RYAN RANCH CHILDREN'S CENTER (PRE-SCHOOL)FACILITY NUMBER:
274415297
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LORETTA EHRHARTFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2 JUSTIN COURTTELEPHONE:
(831) 647-9556
CITY:MONTEREYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93940
CAPACITY: 104TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 104CENSUS: 41DATE:
12/12/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Loretta EhrhartTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:05 PM
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 On December 12, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darnella Barnes conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection regarding a self-reported incident that occurred on December 5, 2025. The purpose of the visit was explained to Director Loretta Ehrhart who granted access to the facility. Present at the facility were Director, 8 teachers and 41 pre-schoolers.

LPA conducted a tour of the indoor and outdoor areas, observed activity, and confirmed basic operating conditions related to staffing, supervision, and the physical environment. LPA observed that the facility operated within capacity and that staff maintained visual supervision of children.

It was reported that a staff member was observed handling a child roughly, resulting in physical harm. One teacher intervened immediately to stop the behavior, and another teacher witnessed the incident.

Through interviews with personnel and a review of facility documentation, it was determined that on December 5, 2025 staff S1 was observed squeezing and forcing a child’s arm to prompt handwashing, which caused physical harm. The staff S2 who intervened ceased the behavior. Staff S3 also witnessed the incident. The event was documented and reported to the Director.

Staff S1 employment was terminated immediately on December 5, 2025, approximately at 1:30 PM.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Darnella Barnes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/12/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: RYAN RANCH CHILDREN'S CENTER (PRE-SCHOOL)
FACILITY NUMBER: 274415297
VISIT DATE: 12/12/2025
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The Director reviewed the incident with staff and enacted measures to prevent recurrence. These measures included staff guidance and adjustments to oversight. A scheduled training on Regulation 101223 Personal Rights, proper behavior and methods for working with children experiencing emotional distress was scheduled for December 12, 2025

LPA Darnella Barnes informed Director Loretta Ehrhart that this report dated 12/12/25 document one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Darnella Barnes informed Director Loretta Ehrhart to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/12/25 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals rights provided.



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Loretta Ehrhart




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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Darnella Barnes
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 12/12/2025 01:53 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Darnella Barnes On 12/12/2025 at 12:51 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: RYAN RANCH CHILDREN'S CENTER (PRE-SCHOOL)
FACILITY NUMBER: 274415297

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/12/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
12/19/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(3)

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101223 PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from….infliction of pain…or other actions of punitive nature including but not limited to… This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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The Director will submit a written statement to LPA regarding the actions taken following S1’s rough-handling incident on 12/05/25. The statement will detail steps taken to ensure children’s safety and personal rights, along with corrective measures to prevent recurrence. All required documentation will be submitted by 12/19/25.
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On 12/05/25, staff S1 was observed handling a child roughly, inflicting pain, which created an immediate risk to the child’s health, safety, and personal rights. Another staff S2 member intervened immediately to stop the behavior.Staff S1 was terminated immediately.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Darnella Barnes
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/12/2025


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