Keen Learners Montessori

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Staff I.D.C. Child. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On January 23, 2026, at 8:32am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) R.M. met with Director R.G. to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. Present during the inspection was the director, two teachers, and 6 children in care (one 4-year-old, one 3-year-old, and four 2-year-old). Based on interviews, record reviews, and observations, the allegation Staff isolated day care child may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided and discussed. An exit interview was conducted with Director R.G. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Staff did not communicate with responsible party for day care child's change of behavior. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On January 23, 2026, at 8:32am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) R.M. met with Director R.G. to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. Present during the inspection was the director, two teachers, and 6 children in care (one 4-year-old, one 3-year-old, and four 2-year-old). Based on interviews, record reviews, and observations, the allegation Staff did not communicate with responsible party for day care child's change of behavior, may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided and discussed. An exit interview was conducted with Director R.G. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Physical Plant - Licensee did not maintain a clean environment for day care children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 31, 2025, at 8:18am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) R.M. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA was met by teachers Ms. S. and Ms. R. Shortly after 9:00 a.m., the director, R.G. arrived and was greeted by LPA. Present for inspection were the licensee, director, four (4) teachers, one (1) teacher's aide, and thirty-three (33) pre-school aged children. Based on interviews, record reviews, and observations, the allegation that the licensee is not ensuring that the facility did not maintain a clean environment for day care children may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided and discussed. An exit interview was conducted with Center Director, R.G. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Physical Plant - Licensee did not ensure the facility was free from pests. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 31, 2025, at 8:18am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) R.M. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA was met by teachers Ms. S. and Ms. R. Shortly after 9:00 a.m., the director, R.G. arrived and was greeted by LPA. Present for the inspection were the licensee, director, four (4) teachers, one (1) teacher's aide, and thirty-three (33) pre-school aged children. Based on interviews, record reviews, and observations, the allegation that the licensee did not ensure the facility was free from pests may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided and discussed. An exit interview was conducted with the Center Director, R.G. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 Article 07. (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met based upon LPA's observations. This poses a health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

101223(a) Personal Rights The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, a staff member was observed kicking a child in the back area. This poses an immediate health and safety, and personal rights risks to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

101223(a) Personal Rights The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, a staff member was observed kicking a child in the back area. This poses an immediate health and safety, and personal rights risks to children in care.