Growing Light Montessori School of Oakland

ALLEGATION(S): Staff inappropriately restrained day care child. Staff does not ensure day care children are provided a safe environment. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On April 2, 2026 at 2:41pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) I.L. met with Center Director C.T. and Teacher M.S.C. to deliver the findings for the above allegation. Present during today’s visit were 52 children and 12 staff. LPA toured the facility for a health and safety check. During the course of the investigation LPA conducted interviews and reviewed documents. It was alleged that there were two separate incidents where a child was inappropriately restrained. Due to conflicting information and insufficient evidence it was unable to be determined whether the incidents occurred. 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 unsubstantiated. Exit Interview conducted. Report reviewed with Center Director C.T. and Teacher M.S.C. A copy of the report was provided. Notice of Site Visit provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On April 2, 2026 at 2:41pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) I.L. met with Center Director C.T. and Teacher M.S.C. to deliver the findings for the above allegation. Present during today’s visit were 52 children and 12 staff. LPA toured the facility for a health and safety check. During the course of the investigation LPA conducted interviews and reviewed documents. Based on interviews, it has been determined that C.R.L. had an inappropriate interaction with a staff. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. However, a citation will not be issued due to the same allegation on complaint control: 02-CC-20251027125919 which received a Type B citation on November 12, 2025. Exit Interview conducted. Report reviewed with Center Director C.T. and Teacher M.S.C. A copy of the report was provided. Notice of Site Visit provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff inappropriately restrained day care child. Staff does not ensure day care children are provided a safe environment. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On April 2, 2026 at 2:41pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) I.L. met with Center Director C.T. and Teacher M.S.C. to deliver the findings for the above allegation. Present during today’s visit were 52 children and 12 staff. LPA toured the facility for a health and safety check. During the course of the investigation LPA conducted interviews and reviewed documents. It was alleged that there were two separate incidents where a child was inappropriately restrained. Due to conflicting information and insufficient evidence it was unable to be determined whether the incidents occurred. 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 unsubstantiated. Exit Interview conducted. Report reviewed with Center Director C.T. and Teacher M.S.C. A copy of the report was provided. Notice of Site Visit provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On April 2, 2026 at 2:41pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) I.L. met with Center Director C.T. and Teacher M.S.C. to deliver the findings for the above allegation. Present during today’s visit were 52 children and 12 staff. LPA toured the facility for a health and safety check. During the course of the investigation LPA conducted interviews and reviewed documents. Based on interviews, it has been determined that C.R.L. had an inappropriate interaction with a staff. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. However, a citation will not be issued due to the same allegation on complaint control: 02-CC-20251027125919 which received a Type B citation on November 12, 2025. Exit Interview conducted. Report reviewed with Center Director C.T. and Teacher M.S.C. A copy of the report was provided. Notice of Site Visit provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (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. Based on Interviews and the provided report it was determined that a child was left alone without teacher supervision for about two to three minutes. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

(a) (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and documents, Owner/Licensee R.L. and a staff engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Child was left unattended for extended amount of time Incident was not reported to the child's parent nor Community Care Licensing INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On November 12, 2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) I.L. and C.F. arrived at the center to complete the investigation for the above allegations. LPAs met with Licensee/Owner R.L. Present during today's visit were 61 children and 14 staff. During the course of the investigation LPAs toured the center, collected documents related to the allegations, and conducted interviews. There is conflicting information regarding the above allegations. 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 unsubstantiated Exit Interview conducted with Licensee/Owner R.L. Report reviewed and a copy provided. Notice of Site Visit provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (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. Based on Interviews and records reviewed, it was determined that a child was left alone without teacher supervision for approximately two minutes. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff observed grabbing a child by the collar and pulling them out of frustration. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.M. met with Director A.G. to conduct the complaint investigation for the above allegation. Present during today's visit were 53 children and 7 staff. LPA conducted a tour for a health and safety check. During the investigation, LPA conducted facility inspection, observations, interviews, and obtained documents. During interviews LPA received conflicting information and is not able to determine if a child was grabbed and pulled while in care. 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. Report and Appeal Rights reviewed. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: