Fruitvale Child Development Center

CCR 101229 · Type A

(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 was not met as evidenced by: An infant child left the classroom unnoticed and walked out the front door and was found by their mom who was coming to pick the child up. The child was returned to the classroom by mom which posed an immediate risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): There is only one teacher caring for 8 toddlers INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 11/20/2025 at 10:50 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K.M. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation and met with Director Z.B. Complainant alleges that there is only one teacher caring for 8 toddlers. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. During the course of the investigation, LPA interview staff whom all stated that they have not observed classrooms over ratio. LPA also reviewed staff schedules and children's sign-in sheets. The sign-in sheet did not show that there were more than 6 toddlers to one staff prior to the next teacher scheduled arrival at 8:30 am. However, the director stated that she cannot be sure of the ratio from 10/22-24/2025 as she was not at the facility. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Director, Z.B. A notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal rights were provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101218.1(a)(2)(B) · Type B

Provides the child's parent or authorized representative with procedures to be followed should the child become ill or injured while at the child care center, and procedures for conducting inspections for illness. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the child's accident and injury the center failed to abide by the procedures and policies by contacting the parent, which is a potential safety risk to children in care.