Peppertree Schools Cottage House

ALLEGATION(S): Staff pushed day care child INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 07/08/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J.B. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by the Director and provided access to the facility. LPA provided the reason for the visit, toured the facility and collected the census. There were 16 preschool children and five (5) staff (4 - Teachers and 1 - Director) present which is compliant with ratio and capacity requirements. During today's inspection, LPA conducted confidential interviews. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging staff pushed day care child. Based on LPAs observations, record review, and interviews which were conducted, the Department has determined this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Continued on Page 2 Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238.2(d)(2) · Type B

Outdoor Activity Space....(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Hole in playground has not been repaired. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101226(e)(1)(B) · Type B

(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (B) Each container shall have an unaltered label. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not have EPI pen in original packaging this does not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101238.2(d)(2) · Type B

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to a hole on the outdoor area that was covered by astro-turf, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101238(a)(1) · Type B

Buildings & Grounds: The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by; based on interviews and observations. Staff did not keep the facility free of rodents, this poses a potential health and safety risk to the children.

CCR 101171(a) · Type A

101171 Fire Clearance(a) All child care centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations, it was found that the facility was operating within the "club house" which has not received fire clearance for the children that are in care. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out o7 files missing documentation on immuniization which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.