Growing Tree School LLC, the (Ps)

ALLEGATION(S): -Day care children's bedding is not individually stored. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 28, 2025., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van conducted an unannounced inspection to finalize this complaint and deliver the findings to the Center. LPAs met with the Director, P.W.E.). The purpose of the inspection was explained, and entry to the Center was granted. Eleven staff members, including the director, supervised 68 children today. The teachers-to-children ratio was met. The owner, M.P., arrived during the inspection. As part of the investigation, interviews were conducted, and all relevant documents were collected and reviewed. Based on the available information, there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations that children's bedding is not individually stored. The Department has investigated the allegations mentioned above. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegations are Unsubstantiated. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit inspection was conducted with the Director, P.W.E.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): -Staff did not provide adequate supervision resulting in child sustaining multiple injuries INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On November 4, 2024., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van conducted an unannounced inspection to finalize this complaint and deliver the findings to the Center. LPA met with the Director, P.Z. W.E.), and the owner, M.P. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and entry to the Center was granted. Nine staff members supervised 61 children today. The teachers-to-children ratio were met. As part of the investigation, LPA interviewed teachers, examined the center's video footage, and reviewed all relevant documents. The findings indicated that the teacher-to-child ratio was adequately maintained. Furthermore, the video evidence did not show any incriminating details regarding injuries to any child, and adequate supervision was confirmed to be in place. The Department has investigated the above allegations. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegations are Unsubstantiated. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Director, P.Z. W.E.) and owner, M.P. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

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 interviews and record reviews, it was revealed that the center did not comply with the above section. Specifically, the center failed to conduct lead testing of its water used for consumption before the January 1, 2023 deadline. Failing to complete the drinking water test for lead contamination levels could pose potential health and safety risks to the children in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

This is an amended report.. 101229(a)(1) Care and Supervision. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision, including visual observation, of a teacher at any time except as specified in sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met, as evidenced by observation. During the physical plant inspection, LPA observed C1 was alone in the bathroom washing hands without any staff escorting the child. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): The facility has the children outside the play yard for at least 75%- 85% of the day. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On July 20, 2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Van and G. conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation in conjunction with a required annual inspection for the Infant program that operates in the same building. LPAs met with the Licensee, M.P., and Site Director, L.H.Y. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and entry to the Center was granted. Today, eight staff were supervising 45 preschool children. The Licensee, Site Director, and staff were interviewed as part of the complaint investigation. Based on interviews and pertinent information obtained. This is a combination center with infants and preschool programs operated at the same address. Both programs have an outdoor waiver approved by the Department which allowed the programs to use a rotational schedule outdoor for children due to not meeting the outdoor space square footage requirement. As a result, each program has two scheduled rotations. The Infant group spends once a day outdoor. However, the Preschool group spends twice a day outdoor. Preschool group 1 is 9:30 am – 10:15 am and 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm; Preschool group 2 is 10:15 am- 11:00 am and 3:15 pm- 4:00pm. Infant group 1 is from 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm; Infant group 2 is 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm. This agency has investigated the above allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is "unsubstantiated." The report was reviewed and signed by the Licensee, M.P., and Site Director, L.H.Y. An exit interview was conducted, and rights to comment were discussed with the Licensee and Director. Today's report, 7/20/022, and notice of site visit will be sent to the Center email by the close of business on 7/20/22. Confirmation receipt is required, and this report must be available in the facility for public review. Notice of site visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: