Laurel Play Gardens

CCR 101439.1 · Type B

101439.1(f)-- Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment: (f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing Child 1- C1 to sleep in a crib with a blanket on her, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are not following diaper changing protocols. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/27/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.F.D.) conducted an unannounced complaint Investigation and met with Director, S.M. “ S.” and informed her of the purpose of today’s visit. LPA also gathered a census of children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and obtained documents. It was alleged that staff are changing a child’s diaper on the classroom carpeted floor. Based on interviews conducted, staff stated that the infant room has a designated changing table, which is used for diapering infants. LPA observed staff changing infants on the changing table located in the infant room. Staff also stated that children have been placed on a sanitized mat and changed on the floor before.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff interact inappropriately with infants in care. Staff do not accord privacy to infants in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/27/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.F.D.) conducted an unannounced complaint Investigation and met with Director, S.M. “ S.” and informed her of the purpose of today’s visit. LPA also gathered a census of children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and obtained documents. It was alleged that staff are kissing children in care and that staff are taking pictures of children using personal phones. Based on interviews conducted, staff stated that the center has a no kissing policy, and that the Director and Licensee reminds staff daily not to kiss children in care. Staff reported that hugging children is permitted. Staff interviewed denied witnessing any staff kissing children. When asked about the center’s personal phone policy, staff stated that personal phones are not allowed to be used during work hours.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff forces infants to nap. Staff hits infants. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/27/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.F.D.) conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation and met with Director, S.M. “ S.” and informed her of the purpose of today’s visit. LPA also gathered a census of children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and obtained documents. It was alleged that staff force infants to nap by patting or striking their heads and that staff are hitting children under the camera. Based on interviews conducted, staff stated that infants are not forced to take naps. Staff reported that they use soothing strategies, such as gently patting an infant’s thigh or back to help the infant fall asleep. Staff also stated that feeding infant milk may help the infant nap. Staff interviewed stated they have not witnessed any staff member hit a child in care.

CCR 101416.5(b) · Type B

101416.5(b)- Staff-Infant Ratio: (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing staff 1- S1 and Staff 2- S2 who are aides to care and supervise seven (7) children, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101416.3(b) · Type B

101416.3(b) -Infant Care Aide Qualifications and Duties: (b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing staff 1- S1, Staff 2- S2, Staff 3- S3, and Staff 4- S4 who are aides to care for children without having required qualifications, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not respond promptly to physical interactions between children. Staff encourages children's inappropriate behaviors. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/27/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.F.D.) conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation and met with Director, S.M. “ S.” and informed her of the purpose of today’s visit. LPA also gathered a census of children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and obtained documents. It was alleged that staff did not respond promptly to physical interactions between children and that staff encouraged children’s inappropriate behaviors. Based on interviews conducted, staff stated that children have hit each other before due to wanting toys; however, staff reported that they intervene and redirect children as needed. Staff also stated that they will separate children when appropriate and speak to them about the behavior. Based on interviews, no staff reported witnessing any staff member tell a child to hit another child.

CCR 101416.2 · Type B

101416.2(c)(1)(A)- Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties : (c) To be a fully qualified infant care teacher, a teacher shall have the following: (1) Completion, with passing grades, of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood or child development education at an accredited or approved college or university. (A) At least three of the units required in (c)(1) above shall be related to the care of infants or shall contain instruction specific to infants. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing Staff 2 and Staff 3 caring for infants without having required units to work with infants in care; LPA observed this on 10/29/2025 during an annual visit which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101439.1(b) · Type B

(b) A crib or portable -crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing Child 1- C1 that is 6 months old to sleep on a bean bag with a blanket on the child which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101416.5(b) · Type B

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having a qualified teacher caring for infants; LPA observed 5 infant children during visit with an aide which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff left a child unattended INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On August 2, 2025, the Department received a complaint alleging that on July 31, 2025, at approximately 11:40 a.m., a child was left unsupervised in the infant nap room during a facility tour. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) D.B. conducted an unannounced investigation on August 5, 2025. LPA informed Owner A.B. of the visit’s purpose and was granted access. Present during the visit were Owners A.B. and R.B., Site Supervisor S.M., Teacher Assistants A.P.V., and M.G., along with seven infants. The investigation included a facility tour, interviews with staff, review of relevant records, observations, and examination of video footage from July 31, 2025, covering the time period 11:43:18 a.m. to 11:54 a.m. Both infant room teachers, A.P.V. and M.G., stated that no infant was left unattended. Video footage showed Teacher M.G. present in the infant nap room. At approximately 11:43 a.m., when Teacher G. moved to the infant play room, Owner A.B. was positioned at the door supervising the infant nap room. -----CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ----- Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: