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25 | On 09/16/2026, an unannounced case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh in response to a self-reported incident dated 9/8/2026. LPA met with Sarah Pham (Program Director),and Marissa Nava (Site Supervisor), and was led on a tour. At the time of the inspection, 7 toddlers and two (2) staff members, and 43 preschool children and nine (9) staff members, were present. During the inspection, it was determined that the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staff-to-child ratios. Hours of operation are 7:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary conducted on this date, 09/16/2026, indicates all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
During the inspection on 9/16/26, the LPA interviewed the five (5) staff members involved in the incident. The LPA also reviewed the camera footage showing where C1 was left alone in the playground. Additionally, the LPA reviewed the Incident Report with the Program Director and Site Supervisor, along with the facility’s response.
During the interviews, all staff members stated they were aware Child #1 (C1) had been left alone on the playground during the transition from the playground to the classroom for approximately 4-5 minutes. Staff #5 (S5), witnessed C1 on the playground alone and brought C1 back inside the classroom. S5 notified the Site Supervisor and initiated an internal investigation.
According to the camera footage provided to Licensing, the LPA observed that C1 was left alone on the playground from approximately 10:32 a.m. through 10:36 a.m. on 9/8/2026
The facility was not in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1, 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision, and is being cited; see LIC 809-D.
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