Redwood Children's Center

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type B

(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. 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 LPA observed one staff and aide with 25 children and at another time observed two qualified staff with 26 children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During visit, Facility had three qualified teachers and one aide on site.

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are operating out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On December 2, 2025, at approximately 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.O. conducted an unannounced visit to deliver complaint findings for the above allegation. LPA met with the Director S.R. and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during today’s visit were Director, Assistant Director and 2 staff caring for 40 preschool children. Also present were two staff from Speech Goals. Facility is operating within capacity. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted, observations were made, and pertinent documentation were reviewed. Based on evidence obtained, it was determined that the allegation, Staff are operating out of ratio, to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegation above 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 above allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain postings as required will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Director S.R. Copy of report and appeal rights were provided 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing lead testing by January 1, 2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.