Little Panda Preschool

ALLEGATION(S): Staff serve expired milk to children in care Staff handle children in a rough manner Staff lock children in a room INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Y. and Tso conducted a visit to close this complaint investigation. Upon arrival, LPAs met with two staff members and the purpose of the visit was explained. The facility representative, M.L. arrived within 5 mins. The owner, T. arrived at 11:30am. Present at the facility were 42 children and 8 staff members. During the course of the investigation, LPAs interviewed the related parties and staff members, conducted facility observations, and obtained a current children's roster. On July 22, 2025, during a prior inspection, LPA observed soy milk stored in the refrigerator that had expired. The facility owner stated that the expired soy milk was brought in by a child’s parent and the facility does not serve expired products. During today's inspection, LPAs interviewed the staff members regarding the children's personal rights policy. Based on the information obtained this complaint finding is 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. This report was read and explained to the facility's representative. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Facility is providing unsafe/old food to children in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst, LPA conducted a visit to close this complaint. Present at the facility were six staff members, and 34 preschool children with 3 toddlers children. During the investigation, LPAs interviewed eight staff members, reporting party, and witnesses and inspected the facility two times. Based on the information obtained this complaint finding is 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. This report was read and explained to the facility's representative. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Civil Penalty of $1200 was issued today **Second Citation***

Request Denied

HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101200(a)(1) · Type A

101200(a)(1) Inspection Authority of the Department Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the department may, upon presentation of proper identification, enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation of, this act or the regulations adopted by the department pursuant to the act. LPA arrivied at the facility at 10:30am, ring the bell. No answer. A phone call was made. No answer. Staff answer the door at 10:48am. LPA introduced herself, show CCL's ID. The staff still did not let LPA in immediately. A phone call came in and staff answered the phone then let the LPA in. This requirement is not met as evidenced by the inspection and LPA observation. This poses an immediate safety risk to children in care. Civil penalty of $500 was issued today.

CCR101170(e) · Type A

101170(e)- 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. There are 3 staff members not associated to the facility. This requirement is not met evidenced by paperwork reviewed, LIS review. A phone call was made into the office and no association. Helpers are onsite without fingerprint clearance association. This poses an immediate Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to the children in care. Civil Penalty of $300 was issued.

CCR 101215.1(b) · Type B

101215.1 (b) Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties The owner submitted multiple director packages (September, October). However, the owner withdraw the September director package and the October staff was not qualified. This requirement was not met as evidence-based upon records review. This poses a potential health risk to children in care.

CCR101216(b)(1) · Type B

101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and D.A. teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below, or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistance Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Upon arrival, there were 2 teachers and teacher aid with 18 preschool, 2 toddlers. This requirement was not met as evidence-based upon records review. This poses a potential health risk to children in care.

CCR 101216.3(c)(2)(A) · Type B

101216.3 (C)(2)(A)Teacher-Child Ratio Whenever groups of children of two (2) age categories are commingled and the younger age group exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the total number of children present, the ratios for the entire group must meet the ratios required for the younger age group. Upon arrival, at 11:00am, two toddlers (20 months, 23 months) were commingleing with the preschool children at the playground. This requirement was not met as evidence-based upon records review and inspection. The licensee failed to maintain current ratio. This poses a potential health risk to children in care.

HSC1596.8662 · Type B

1596.8662 Availability of information regarding detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; training for mandated reporter who is licensed day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility; proof of completion Staff #1, #3, do not have Mandated reporter training that satisfies AB1207 on file. This requirement was not met as evidence-based upon records review and inspection. The licensee failed to maintain current file.

CCR 101170(e) · Type A

101170- Criminal Record Clearance. (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code continue below.... Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility. This requirement is not met evidenced by director was unable to provide any documentation of the clearance. LPA checked the LIS. Teacher does not have clearance. This poses an immediate Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to the children in care. Civil Penalty of $100 was issued.