Lil Angels Centers for Early Education

ALLEGATION(S): Qualification-Unqualified staff are providing care and supervision to daycare children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On May 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.W. arrived at the facility unannounced to conclude a complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. LPA informed Facility Director Y.J.E. of the purpose of the visit and conducted a tour of the facility. Present during the visit were 15 preschool-age children supervised by four (4) staff members. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and the director and made observations.The allegation that unqualified staff provided care and supervision to daycare children is substantiated. This finding is based on interviews and observations conducted during the investigation. During an interview, a teacher’s aide stated that she was left alone in the classroom for approximately one to two minutes while the fully qualified teacher stepped out to retrieve supplies. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the allegation is found to be substantiated.An exit interview was conducted with Facility Director Y.J.E. A Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights were provided and reviewed. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 5

CCR 101216.3 · Type A

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, except as specified in (b) and (c) below...(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Review of records revealed that in one of the preschool classrooms, neither staff members supervising 12 children today had proof of being qualified teachers which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Neglect/Lack of Supervision-Day care child sustained an unexplained injury while in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On July 14, 2023 at 9:50 AM.,Licensing Program Analyst LPA E.W. delivered the findings of a complaint investigation conducted by Investigation Bureau (IB) Investigator A.B. During the course of the investigation interviews were conducted, facility documents were obtained and various documents from other state agencies were reviewed. There were 32 preschool children present and four additional staff members during todays visit. Based on the Investigator's A.B.'s observations, which were conducted and interview(s), it cannot be proven or disproven that a day care child sustained an unexplained injury while in care. 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 C.R., appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: 10

ALLEGATION(S): Neglect/Lack of Supervision INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On today's date, April 3, 2023 at 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) E.W. arrived to the facility unannounced to deliver the finding to the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA was allowed in by the facility representative, C.R. Present during the visit were 35 preschool children and five (5) additional staff members. LPA informed the facility representative of the reason for visit and toured the facility. During interviews conducted with staff members during play time on the playground child, C1 was running when she fell and hit her head on the climbing structure. The staff provided first aid treatment and made a call to the parent informing her about her child's injury. A third staff member was call for ice but the child did not want it applied to her head by the director. Based on interviews conducted there was not enough evidence to prove that the staff neglected there duty or lack of supervision to children in care at the facility. This agency has investigated the complaint. Based on interviews conducted and observations, it cannot be proven or disproven that there was neglect/lack of supervision by the staff. 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. An exit interview was conducted with the facility representative, C.R. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for a period of 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: