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CCR 101170(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 does not have criminal background clearance which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): FOOD SERVICE - Staff providing inadequate food service to day care children. OTHER - Facility restricting parent access INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 07/02/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A.H. and D.S. conducted an Unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Pear Tree Preschool. LPAs observed 10 preschoolers in care. LPAs met with Director, M. A. "A." De Anda and explained the purpose of the investigation. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection to which the Complainant alleges that staff are not providing adequate food service to day care children. During the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, conducted interviews with staff and parents and reviewed records. It was determined that this allegation may or may not have occurred. 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview was conducted with Director, M. A. "A." De Anda and appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 07/02/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A.H. and D.S. conducted an Unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Pear Tree Preschool. LPAs observed 10 preschoolers in care. LPA met with Director, M. A. "A." De Anda and explained the purpose of the investigation. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection to which the Complainant alleges that Facility restricts parent access. During the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, conducted interviews with staff and parents and reviewed records. It was determined that this allegation may or may not have occurred. 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101212(a)(b) · Type B

Reporting Requirements (a)Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports as required by the Department including, but not limited to, the following: (b)The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).. This requirement not met as evidenced by: Facility did not notify licensing change in administration within 10 days of Director's last day at school which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of persons in care.

CCR 101215.1(a)(b)(d)(1) · Type B

101215.1 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties (a)In addition to Section 101215, the following shall apply: (b)All child care centers shall have a director. (d)The child care center director, or the substitute director as specified in (f) below, shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation. (1)If the child care center director is absent for more than 30 consecutive calendar days, the substitute director shall meet the qualifications of a director. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews disclosed the previous Director's last day at the facility was 7/31/2024 and review of records revealed that none of the current staff members had proof of being a qualified Director. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.