Action Day Schools

ALLEGATION(S): Staff hit a child on the hand INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 8, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) D.A. conducted an unannounced visit to deliver complaint findings regarding the allegation that on August 7, 2026 a staff hit a child on the hand. The purpose of the visit was explained to the Director S.G., who granted access. Present at the facility were the Director, 31 staff members, and 181 children. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility. It was alleged that Staff 1 (S1) hit Child (C1) on the top of the hand, using one hand. The Director conducted an investigation and found no evidence of the allegation. LPA interviewed the Director, S1, and Staff 2 (S2). All denied involvement in or observation of any physical discipline and stated that no injuries were observed on C1 on the date of the alleged incident. -----CONTINUED NEXT PAGE ----- Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type A

Perosnal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Interviews conducted as part of the complaint investigation revealed that on multiple occasions staff, S1 was observed to speak to children in a mean and aggressive tone. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of chidlren in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled child in a rough manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 09/24/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), F.R. and T.D. conducted an unannounced complaint inspection. LPAs met with preschool director, S.G. and informed her of the reason for the inspection. LPAs also met with infant program director, L.L. During today's inspection, LPAs toured the facility and observed staff to children ratios in each classroom. The complaint alleges that staff, S1 handled child in a rough manner. During the course of the investigation LPA interviewed staff including director and children and reviewed relevant records. Based on interviews, no staff have observed S1 handle children in a rough manner or been informed by a child of being hurt by a S1. Children interviewed stated that they are not hurt by teachers nor have they observed teachers hurting children. Continued on Page 2 Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with preschool director, she stated that staff S1 did not conduct the name to face check when leaving the school van and did not look to verify if van was empty before leaving with the other children. As a result, child, C1 was left unsupervised in the van for some time until teacher returned to get C1. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101416.5(b) · Type B

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, some staff stated that while they wait for support staff to arrive, they are out of ratio for some time. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

101238: Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not checking and ensuring the outdoor equipment is not hot and is safe for children to play on which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101212(d) · Type B

101212 Reporting Requirements: (d) During the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the department... In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not submitting an incident report to CCL after being made aware of the incident that happened at the center on 5/7/2025, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.