Kidango Eden Palms

ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled daycare child in a rough manner. Staff had verbal altercation in front of daycare children. Staff was smoking inside the center. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/10/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P.S. conducted a follow-up investigation and to deliver findings. LPA met with director A.R. and explained the reason for today’s visit. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility. Present were director A.R., point of contact for center directors B.H., teachers D.R., K.G., L.A., N.L., Y.M., aides S.L., T.N., Z.C., and 13 daycare children - six preschool age, and seven infants. During the investigation, LPA conducted observations and interviewed staff. LPA obtained the findings of Kidango’s internal investigation conducted by their human resources department. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the director A.R. Appeal rights was handed to the licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type A

The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA conducting mulitple interviews with staff, LPA was informed that a child was hit on the head, children were grabbed by the arms, children were getting yelled at by staff, and children were sprayed in the face with a water hose.and determining personal rights violations occurred.