Shir Hadash Early Childhood Center

ALLEGATION(S): Facility commingled toddler and preschool children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.Y. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation to deliver the finding. LPA met with center director, M.M. It was alleged that facility commingled toddlers and preschools children. On 03/05/2026, LPA and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) G.K. conducted a complaint investigation and obtained children roster and school activities calendar. LPA/LPM interviewed director and staff, and toured the facility. Based on the interviews, the director is aware that toddlers and preschoolers are not to be combined. The school has Shabbat service on Friday mornings, some parents and siblings attend the service together. Based on interviews, children are either seated with their parents or seated with their respective teachers and class. The school also had preannounced special school wide programs (i.e. Purim parade) which all parents and staff were aware of the planned events. All staff interviewed stated they observed no mixing age group including during lunch, except planned school wide events. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): 1. Staff are operating beyond the terms and conditions of the license 2. Staff spoke inappropriately while daycare children were present INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.Y. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation to deliver the findings. LPA met with center director, M.M. Present during investigation were 12 staff and 30 children, including 1 under 2 years old. The first allegation was alleged that there were school-age children who come after school and commingled with preschool children. The second allegation was alleged that staff used the word “retarded” in front of children. On 01/06/2026, LPA conducted an initial complaint investigation and obtained children roster. LPA interviewed director and 2 staff, and toured facility. During investigation and interview, the director stated there is an elementary school, Juniper Tree, that rents space in the same building. They use the same entrance as preschool, but they do not share yard or class space. The director stated on Friday, 12/19/2025, before the Winter break, Juniper Tree children performed songs for preschool children in the sanctuary. After performance, the school had a Hanukkah Party in the classrooms from 11 am to 1 pm. All parents came, some siblings and grandparents as well. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff not providing a safe environment for daycare children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.Y. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation to deliver the findings. LPA met with center director, M.M. Present during investigation were 10 staff and 31 children, including 4 under 2 years old. It was alleged that there is a dog brought into the facility that is disruptive and constantly barks at daycare children, causing some children to be afraid. On 11/24/2025, LPA conducted an initial complaint investigation and reviewed supporting documentation. LPA interviewed director and 2 staff, and toured facility. During investigation and interview, the director stated she brought her dog to school on 11/20/2025 for children classroom circle time. The staff stated they observed the dog barked in an exciting and playful way, not in an aggressive or attacking way. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) · Type B

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 6 children's medication which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.