Centenary Academy

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Staff left day care child unattended. Personal Rights - Staff inappropriately restrained day care child. Personal Rights - Staff yelled at day care child. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 2/12/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.Y. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. LPA met with Director, E.L., to deliver the complaint allegations listed above. Present for today’s investigation were Director, (1) aide, and (12) children. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. LPA conducted interviews with staff, director, neighbors and parents, and reviewed records received. It was reported that on 1/26/2026, an unknown child was left unattended due to a child was screaming in the backyard for 10 minutes, a child was restrained in a chair, and a child was yelled at by staff. Based on the result of the investigation, there were no indications that a child was left unattended without supervision by the director, a child was inappropriately restrained, and a child was yelled at by a staff which violates the personal rights of children in care. ***Continue Page 2*** Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101216.3(b) · Type B

Teacher-Child Ratio. The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed that staff stepped of the room leaving only one fully qualified teacher and an aide without units with 16 children. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR101229(a)(1) · Type B

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 observation, LPA observed that a staff stepped out of Room 2 where there were children. There was no other staff in the room at the time. LPA also observed that a child was in the restroom. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101216.1(c)(1) · Type A

(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S-1 did not have a copy of transcript on file.

CCR 101216.3(b)(1) · Type A

(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S-1 did not have transcript on file to qualify that they are fully qualified.

HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Testing for lead was no completed.

CCR 101238.2(e) · Type B

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. There is no resilient material below climbing structures and tunnel.

CCR 101238.2(g) · Type B

(g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. There are gaps in the fence.

CCR 101239(o) · Type B

(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Climbing structure is not anchored to the ground.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that children were going into the bathroom. There was no staff present where they can visually supervise children. LPA also observed that a chid was in Room 1. Staff were in Room 2 and cannot see child in Room 1.

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three out of three persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. All staff do not have Mandated Reporter training certificate on file.

HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of three persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S-1 and S-2 do not have immunization record on file.

CCR 101217(a)(12) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of three persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type A

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff1, S1, was npt associated tot he facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101217(a) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observatio], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Staff 1 did not have a file with required documentation for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.