Footsteps Preschool

CCR 101216.3(b) · Type B

Teacher-Child Ratio - 101216.3 (b) 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 the LPA’s conducted room observations, interviews and reviewed facility records, as follows. Staff 3 (S3) is a Teacher Aide and were supervising children in care, on today’s LPA’s visit, without direct supervision of a teacher. S3 supervised 7 children in one of the preschool classrooms at 10:18 am and during outdoor activity at 11:25 am. At 10 am, Staff 1 (S1) supervised 8 toddlers with Staff 2 (S2), S2 is not a qualified teacher aide. This poses a potential risk to health, safety or personal rights to children in care.

CCR 101238.2(g) · Type B

Outdoor Activity Space 101238.2 (g) The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. This requirement is not met as evidenced by, Based on the LPA’s conducted room observations, interviews and reviewed facility records, as follows. 2. S1stated that the outdoor play area gate was left open, approximately at noon. S1 stated that S1 could not remember the date when it happened. S3 stated that on 7/1/2026 during an outdoor activity in the morning, she came to learn that the outdoor play area gate was left open by Staff 4 (S4). This poses a potential risk to health, safety or personal rights to children in care.

HSC 1596.885(c) · Type A

1596.885(c) - Denial, suspension or revocation of license, registration, or special permits; grounds.....The department may deny an application for or suspend or revoke any license, registration, or special permit issued under this act upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this act: (c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state..... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On LPA E. visit conducted on 05/20/2025, the Licensee K.K., provided disinformation to LPA E. During LPA’s interview on the 05/20/2025 visit, S1 and S2, were the individuals who were misrepresented to LPA E. S1 and S2 claimed the identity of individuals who previously worked in the facility. On 05/22/2025, the Licensee spoke with LPA E. over the phone. The Licensee K.K., confessed that S1 and S2 were not the individuals who claimed they were to be. Based on the above evidence, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

Under Appeal

CCR101170(e)(1) · Type A

Criminal Record Clearance 101170, (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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department...... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On LPA E. visit conducted on 05/20/2025, S1 and S2 were present on this visit and did not obtain a California clearance or or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. Based on the LPA's evidence, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type B

Teacher-Child Ratio 101216.3 - (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance..... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On LPA E. visit conducted on 05/20/2025, from 10 am to 11 am, S4 was the only the official staff supervising 18 children in care. S4 is a teacher aide. Based on the LPA's evidence, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): 1. Day care children sustained unexplained injuries. 2. Staff are pinching day care children. 3. Staff are using inappropriate forms of punishment. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 7/1/2025 at 9:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.E. conducted a complaint investigation subsequent visit. LPA met with Director YUGANDHARA NIMKAR and Licensee K.K., and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on this visit were 4 staff members and 8 preschool children. Finding was delivered on this visit. The Reporting Party (RP) alleged that day care children sustained unexplained injuries. During the investigation, LPA conducted a physical plant inspection, conducted interviews, recorded reviews and collected facility files. Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Licensee K.K. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 90 On 7/1/2025 at 9:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.E. conducted a complaint investigation subsequent visit. LPA met with Director YUGANDHARA NIMKAR, Licensee K.K. and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on this visit were 4 staff members and 8 preschool children. Finding was delivered on this visit. The Reporting Party (RP) alleged that staff are pinching day care children During the investigation, LPA conducted a physical plant inspection, conducted interviews, recorded reviews and collected facility files. Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Director YUGANDHARA NIMKAR. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 90 On 7/1/2025 at 9:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.E. conducted a complaint investigation subsequent visit. LPA met with Director YUGANDHARA NIMKAR, Licensee K.K. and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on this visit were 4 staff members and 8 preschool children. Finding was delivered on this visit. The Reporting Party (RP) alleged that staff are using inappropriate forms of punishment. During the investigation, LPA conducted a physical plant inspection, conducted interviews, recorded reviews and collected facility files. Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Licensee K.K. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 90