Kiddie Academy

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are not providing a comfortable environment to daycare children in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 07/16/2026 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.W. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation at Kiddie Academy and met with Director, A.A." K. During today's inspection, there were 63 preschool children in care with 9 staff in 4 classrooms. Director stated there are 95 preschool children enrolled. Finding was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges Staff are not providing a comfortable environment to daycare children in care. During the course of the investigation LPA completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. At this time, there is not enough evidence to suggest that staff are not providing an comfortable environment to children in care. 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 with Director A.K. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are not providing a comfortable environment to daycare children in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 07/16/2026 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.W. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation at Kiddie Academy and met with Director, A.A." K. During today's inspection, there were 63 preschool children in care with 9 staff in 4 classrooms. Director stated there are 95 preschool children enrolled. Finding was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges Staff are not providing a comfortable environment to daycare children in care. During the course of the investigation LPA completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. At this time, there is not enough evidence to suggest that staff are not providing an comfortable environment to children in care. 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 with Director A.K. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type B

101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above... ...when facility has been out of ratio during pick up, drop off and nap time which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

Personal Rights.The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: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 S1 handled C1 inappropriatly which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff pinched child in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.A. conducted an unannounced visit to deliver finding on the above allegation. LPA met with Director N.M. During the investigation LPA conducted interviews. It was reported that a staff member was observed pinching a child in care. The staff member accused of pinching the child denied pinching the child. LPA received conflicting information during interviews. 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. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview and report reviewed with N.M. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. 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. his requirement was not met as evidenced by: A child was left in the classroom without supervision which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR101170(e)(1) · Type A

Criminal Record Clearance. All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: S1 did not have the required clearance to work in a child care center.

CCR 101216.2(e) · Type A

Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties. An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: An aide was supervising children alone during the inspection. During the inspection a teacher and aide were supervising 17 children outside which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

Personal Rights. 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: Staff took a video of children in care and posted on social media without parental consent which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. 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. his requirement was not met as evidenced by: Children engaged in inappropriate interaction due to a lack of supervision.