Rehoboth Preschool/Daycare

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

Buildings & Grounds: (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: The black wrought iron fence is secured by electrical cords. The green tube slide is not attached to the play structure with appropriate materials. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Facility staff yelled at children in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J.B. conducted an unannounced Complaint investigation. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by the Licensee, M.A. and provided access to the facility. LPA toured the inside and exterior of the facility and took a census. There were 18 preschool age children and 5 staff present which is compliant with ratio and capacity requirements. On 08/13/2025, LPA opened the investigation, collected relevant documentation and interviewed staff. During the course of the investigation, Interviews were conducted and the facility was observed. Based on interviews conducted, although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Due to today's inspection, no deficiencies are cited. Exit interview conducted with Licensee, M.A. Report was reviewed and provided along with appeal rights. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS PROVIDED AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

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 has not been met as evidenced by: S1 forcibly grabbed a child's arm during transition from the playground to the classroom today at 9AM. This poses an immediate risk to the personal rights, health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101538.3 · Type B

Indoor Activity Space for School-Age Children (b) In combination programs, indoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children shall be physically separated from space provided for infant care and child care center children. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: 7:30 AM LPA observed Director D.S. in one classroom with the school age children and preschool children commingled together for drop off until 8:00 AM where there was a total of 10 children in one classroom (5 preschool age and 5 school age). This poses a potential risk to the personal rights, health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101217(a) · Type B

Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee.... This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: LPA observed 2 out of 4 staff files missing immunization records and/ or physician's report and TB test or assessment. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101221(a) · Type B

Child's Record (a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: 3 out of 4 children's files reviewed were missing immunization records and a physician's report with TB test or assessment. This poses a potential threat to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

HSC 1596.8595(c)(1) · Type B

(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. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: 4 out of 4 children's files were missing 2 or more LIC9224 receipts documenting Type A Citations or an Office visit dated: 07/15/2025, 04/15/2025, 10/17/2024, 08/07/2024, 07/25/2024. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Facility is in disrepair Facility is operating out of ratio. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.J.B. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Licensee M.A. LPA stated the reason for the visit. On 07/15/2025, LPA conducted an unannounced Complaint Inspection to open the investigation. LPA observed the facility, reviewed files, conducted interviews and collected relevant documentation. 07/22/2025, LPA conducted an unannounced Complaint Inspection. LPA conducted interviews, reviewed documentation and observed the facility. During this investigation, LPA observed repairs occurring at the facility, including play structure repairs and fencing repairs. The urinal in the preschool bathroom did not work, but it was not required to meet capacity regulations. LPA observed ratio and staff requirements were met during the investigation period. Continued on Page 2 Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Facility staff handle children in a rough manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst J.J.” B. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Director D.S. and provided access to the facility. LPA stated the reason for the visit was to deliver findings. On 06/09/2025, LPA opened an initial investigation inspection. LPA conducted interviews, file reviews, observed the facility, and collected relevant documentation. LPA returned to the facility on 06/18/2025, and 7/9/2025 throughout this investigation. Based on confidential interviews and evidence gathered during the investigation process, the Agency has determined the above allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. This means although the allegation listed above may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. ----Continued on Page 2---- Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type B

Teacher/Child Ratio: (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 regulation has not been met as evidenced by: 3:00 PM LPA observed 13 children and one teacher completing restroom breaks. 3:10 PM LPA observed one teacher and one child inside classroom, leaving the playground with only 2 teachers/1 aide and 36 preschoolers. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101239.1(b)(1) · Type B

Napping Equipment: (b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (1) Constructed of foam at least 3/4 inch thick. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 17 new cots, but there were 33 children present today. All mats that were used have holes in them and do not meet the written directives. This is a potential health and safety risk to children inc are.

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type B

Teacher/Child Ratio: (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 regulation has not been met as evidenced by: 9:52 AM - Preschool Teacher in Classroom with 13 preschool children and no Aide. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type A

(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 LPA observation and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed 15 children with 1 Aide upon arrival. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101239.1(b)(1) · Type B

(b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (1) Constructed of foam at least 3/4 inch thick. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 30 mats which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101239(f) · Type B

(f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the trash can utilized on the playground which is used for food debris did not have a tight fitting lid, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101238.2(e) · Type B

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed missing tan bark below slides which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101239(o) · Type B

(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 2 slides were not bolted to the ground which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 8 files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101215.1(m) · Type B

(m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216(g)(1) · Type B

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 8 staff files did not have a LIC503 (Physician's Report) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101217(a)(12) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 8 staff did not have a negative TB Test which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101220(b)(2) · Type B

(b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 children did not have a negative TB test or TB Assessment on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101229.1(a)(1) · Type B

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as facility is using an electronic PIN system to sign in/out of children without a waiver. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff handle children roughly INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst J.J.” B. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Director D.S. and provided access to the facility. LPA stated the reason for the visit was to deliver findings. On 04/15/2025, LPA opened an initial investigation inspection. LPA conducted interviews, file reviews, observed the facility, and collected relevant documentation. LPA returned to the facility on 4/29/2025, 6/18/2025 and 7/9/2025 throughout this investigation. Based on confidential interviews and evidence gathered during the investigation process, the Agency has determined the above allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. This means although the allegation listed above may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. ----Continued on Page 2---- Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not have required training INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst J.J.” B. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Director D.S. and provided access to the facility. LPA stated the reason for the visit was to deliver findings. On 04/15/2025, LPA opened an initial investigation inspection. LPA conducted interviews, file reviews, observed the facility, and collected relevant documentation. During that inspection, LPA observed an Aide alone in the preschool play yard with 15 preschool age children and no qualified preschool teacher present. On 04/29/2025, LPA observed one qualified preschool teacher with 13 children in a classroom. Due to LPA observations, the Agency found that the preponderance of evidence standard has been met based on the evidence gathered and therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. ----Continued on Page 2---- Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101216.1(c)(1) · Type A

Teacher Qualifications and Duties. To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and observation, S-1 and S-2 were in Room 1. S-1's transcript was evaluated, but does not have the amount of semester units on it.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed at 10:41AM and 10:42AM that children were using the sink in the restroom. Staff were not positioned where they can visually supervise children in the restroom. S-4 moved to the restroom during inspection. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, at 10:48AM, LPA observed a staff grab a child by their arm, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, at 1:45PM, there were two children in Room 2. Staff were walked into Room 1 to get water, then back into Room 2. The door between the room was open. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type A

Criminal Record Clearance. Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S-1 has cleared criminal record clearance, but fingerprints were no transferred to facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101238.2(e) · Type B

Outdoor Activity Space. As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the tan bark around the plastic structure is low, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type A

Teacher-Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed that one staff was with 14 children at 9:43AM and 10:24AM. LPA observed at 10:31AM that staff left 14 children with therapist. At 11:54AM, LPA observed that there was one staff with 16 children. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101161(a) · Type A

Limitations on Capacity. A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the school-age children and preschool children commingling. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed at 10:01AM and 10:46AM that there were children in the restroom. There was no staff positioned where they can visually supervise the children. LPA also observed at 3:05PM that there was a child in Room 2. The staff was standing by the hallway that leads to the restroom. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

Personal Rights. 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed that a staff grabbed a child by the wrist and had them sit down on a chair. LPA also observed that a child told to sit down for 10:29AM till 10:37AM. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101238(a)(1) · Type B

Buildings and 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 observation, there is a metal cabinet that is outside of Room 1 that has mouse dropping inside and on the floor to the right of cabinet. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

Building and Grounds. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, there were plastic bins in Room 1 that was cracked and used for toys. LPA also observed that the wooden play structure on the left hand side was missing a wooden plank on the top causing there to be a gap in the floor. There is also a plastic play structure that is cracked. Area that is cracked is sharp. LPA also observed that the tarp outside is coming up, which could cause a tripping hazard. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101239.2(a) · Type B

Drinking Water. Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, children went outside at 11AM. Their water bottles were brought outside at 11:09AM, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.