Children's Cottage - Preschool

CCR 101238.2(d)(2) · Type B

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which the outdoor play yard had sharp nails sticking out of wood, wood was broken with sharp pieces, there was a large space at the fence where a child could get out of the yard which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not prevent inappropriate behaviors between day care children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst, K. O’Connell made a subsequent complaint investigation on 11/14/2022 at 09:10am and met with the Assistant Director, J.E., to deliver the findings regarding the above allegation. LPA O’Connell previously met with Director T.K. on 8/05/2022 to initiate the investigation by discussing the purpose of the visit, conduct interviews, obtain facility roster, review documents, and making observations. It was alleged that staff did not prevent inappropriate behaviors between day care children, specifically that children were showing or touching each other's private parts. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled child inappropriately INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. O’Connell made a subsequent complaint investigation visit and met with Director, T.K. (S1) on 12/15/21 to deliver the findings of the allegation noted above. LPA O’Connell previously met with S1 on 9/22/21 and 12/3/21 to discuss the details of the allegation, initiate the investigation, and obtain a facility roster. It was alleged that staff handled child inappropriately, specifically staff mismanaged a child’s hair causing knotting in the hair. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: