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On 4/01/2026, according to an interview with S4, during the transition from classroom #3 and classroom #4 to the halfway point of the Orchard area, located on the other side of the facility, across the school parking lot, S2 left C1 alone behind at the facility. When S4 asked S2, “Where is C1?” S2 immediately returned to the facility and found C1 was playing alone in the sandbox area. Additionally, when S4 had a conversation with Staff 1 (S1) and S2 about the final check of the facility before they went to the Orchard garden. Both S1 and S2 responded to S4’s questions that it was not their responsibility to check.
During an interview with one (1) parent (P1), who was touring the facility on the date of the incident, they stated that C1 was left alone in the sandbox area while the children were transitioning to the Orchard Garden area.
Based on LPA’s interviews and record review, the following violation was observed and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, CCR 101429(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision, and is being cited on the attached LIC 809D.
LPA V. Trinh informed Owner/Director Vandana Bhatia that this report, dated 03/18/2026, documents one (1) 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 V. Trinh informed the Owner/Director, Vandana Bhatia to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/14/26 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 Acknowledgment 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 to Owner/Director Vandana Bhatia. Exit interview conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Owner/Director Vandana Bhatia.
Appeal Rights were explained. Owner/Director Vandana Bhatia was provided a copy of the appeal rights, and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.
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