Level Up Montessori - Hayward

ALLEGATION(S): Physical Plant-Staff do not ensure a comfortable temperature for children in the facility is maintained at all times. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On October 2, 2024 at 8:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.W. arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct an investigation into the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA was allowed in by the facility representative, B.R. Present during the visit were 44 preschool children and eight additional staff members. LPA informed the facility representative of the reason for visit. During the course of the investigation, observations and interviews were conducted. It was alleged that day care staff do not ensure a comfortable temperature for children in the facility is maintained at all times. Per director that temperature is always maintained at a comfortable level for children in care and never is set below the recommended 68 degrees. Per the reporting party the temperature was not comfortable for his child because when he picks up his child and touches there arm it's cold to the touch and he feels the facility had not done enough to make sure the children were warm. Based on interviews conducted and observations, 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 UNSUBSTANTIATED. A notice of site visit was posted by the director. Exit interview conducted with B.R. and Notice of Site Visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 15

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights-Staff did not accord child dignity in their relationship with staff or other persons. Other-Staff left hazardous objects accessible to children Personal Rights-Staff spoke inappropriately to child while in care Personal Rights-Staff hit a child in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On December 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.W. arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude an investigation into the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA was allowed in by the facility representative, B.R. Present during the visit were 25 pre-school children and three additional staff members. LPA informed the facility representative of the reason for visit and toured the facility. Based on the interviews and observations conducted, this agency has investigated the complaint that staff did not accord child dignity in their relationship with staff or other persons and the LPA determined that the complaint was UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning , Although the allegation 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. Exit interview conducted with the facility representatives,B.R., appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for a period of 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 10 On December 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.W. arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude an investigation into the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA was allowed in by the facility representative, B.R. Present during the visit were 25 pre-school children and three additional staff members. LPA informed the facility representative of the reason for visit and toured the facility. Based on the interviews and observations conducted, this agency has investigated the complaint that staff left hazardous objects accessible to children and the LPA determined that the complaint was UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning, Although the allegation 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. Exit interview conducted with the facility representatives,B.R., appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for a period of 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 10 On December 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.W. arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude an investigation into the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA was allowed in by the facility representative, B.R. Present during the visit were 25 pre-school children and three additional staff members. LPA informed the facility representative of the reason for visit and toured the facility. Based on the interviews and observations conducted, this agency has investigated the complaint that staff spoke inappropriately to child while in care and the LPA determined that the complaint was UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning, Although the allegation 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. Exit interview conducted with the facility representatives,B.R., appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for a period of 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 10 On December 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.W. arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude an investigation into the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA was allowed in by the facility representative, B.R. Present during the visit were 25 pre-school children and three additional staff members. LPA informed the facility representative of the reason for visit and toured the facility. Based on the interviews and observations conducted, this agency has investigated the complaint that staff hit a child in care and the LPA determined that the complaint was UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning, Although the allegation 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. Exit interview conducted with the facility representatives,B.R., appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for a period of 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 10

ALLEGATION(S): Qualifications-Teacher is not qualified, no ECE units INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On August 7, 2023 at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.W. arrived to the facility unannounced to conclude an investigation into the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA was allowed in by the facility representative, S.A. Present during the visit were 42 pre school age children and four additional staff members. LPA informed the facility representative of the reason for visit and toured the facility. Based on interviews conducted and observations, the allegation that a teacher is not qualified, no ECE units has been found to be unsubstantiated. 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 UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted with S.A., appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for a period of 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 5