Peppertree Schools Ranch House

HSC 1596.8595(a)(1) · Type A

H&S 1596.8596(a)(1) Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The licensing report provided by the department shall be posted immediately upon receipt, adjacent to the postings required pursuant to Section 1596.817 and on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility and shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. This requirement has not been met as facility did not post the report or the Notice of Site visit from the inspection dated 07/01/2026. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

HSC1596.8595(c)(1) · Type B

H&S 1596.8595(c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Facility has not provided a copy of the report dated 07/01/2026 to parents or authorized representatives of currently enrolled children. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type A

101223 Personal Rights (a)(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Staff #1 (S1) grabbed C1 and forced C1 down to the ground, crossed C1’s arms across C1’s body. S1 restrained C1. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101170(a) · Type B

101170 Criminal Record Clearance (a)The Department shall conduct a criminal record review of all persons specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871(b). The Department has the authority to approve or deny a facility license, or employment, residence or presence in the facility, based on the results of this review. This requirement has not been met as by: S1 was not associated to the Facility Roster on Guardian. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff yelled at child Staff handled child in a rough manner Staff inappropriately disciplined child while in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J.B. conducted an unannounced Complaint investigation. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by the Director D.O. and provided access to the facility. LPA provided the reason for the visit, conducted a visual inspection of the facility and collected the census. There were 13 preschool age children and two teachers present which is compliant with the ratio and capacity requirements. On 08/20/2025, LPA conducted an inspection to open the Complaint Investigation. LPA collected relevant documentation, conducted confidential interviews and observed the facility. Throughout the investigation, LPA conducted additional interviews with children and parents associated with the facility. Based on information gathered, it is determined although the allegations noted on this complaint may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. The allegations are thus UNSUBSTANTIATED. ---- Continued on Page 2 ----- Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238(e) · Type B

Buildings and Grounds: All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools, including swimming pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds or similar bodies of water, through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. The above requirement was not met as evidence by: LPAs observed standing water in the water table, two buckets filled with water on the other side of at least a 2ft fence. This posses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101238.2(g) · Type B

Outdoor Activity Space: The playground shall be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence shall be at least four feet high. This requirement was not met as evidence by; LPAs observed the fence surrounding the playground was over 4 feet, however the gate was shorter than 4 feet. This posses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

Personal Rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff restrained a day care child this poses a potential risk to the health and safety and personal rights to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Day-care child sustained unexplained injuries while in care. Day-care child is being pushed while in care. Facility did not prevent a day-care child from being hit while in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) J.J.B. & M.M. met with D.O., Director, for an unannounced follow up complaint investigation. Purpose of today's investigation was to retrieve documentation and deliver findings. Based on interviews, observations, record reviews, and evidence gathered during the investigation process, it is concluded that although the allegations noted on this complaint may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur. The allegations are thus UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director O. No deficiencies issued. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS PROVIDED AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238(g)(1) · Type A

101238 Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.(1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. The requirement was not meant as evidenced by: During tour of facility at 3:25pm it was observed in classroom 2 that facility did not ensure that cleaning products were locked and made inaccesible to children. This posed an immediate risk to children in care

Request Denied

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

101223(a)(2) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This Requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based off of interview of staff and management it was stated that staff did engage in a verbal altercation 3/31/2023 while children and parents were present. This poses a potential risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not report incidents to responsible party Staff speak innapropriately to and around children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K.M., conducted a subsequent site visit to the facility to deliver investigation findings. LPA met with Director, D.O. and explained to her the purpose of the visit. LPA M. conducted interviews, toured the facility and obtained copies of pertinent information. Throughout the investigation process, it was found the allegations listed above were unsubstantiated. Based on information obtained; there is not enough evidence to prove that the above allegations could have occurred. Due to the above information, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that is unsubstantiated means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, the preponderance of evidence does not prove it. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND SHALL BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

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 4 out of 4 staff files were missing documentation of immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101429(a)(2)(C) · Type B

(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview with director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that facility did not complete sleeping logs for toddlers in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.