Stratford School

ALLEGATION(S): Staff yells at children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 07/21/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) J.J.B. and T.D. conducted an unannounced Complaint Investigation. Upon arrival, LPAs were greeted by the Director M.L. and provided access to the facility. LPAs provided the reason for the visit, toured the facility and collected the census. There were 23 preschool age children and 6 staff (4 Teachers/ 2 Directors) present which is compliant with ratio and capacity requirements. The Department investigated the complaint alleging: staff yells at children by conducting confidential interviews, collecting relevant documentation and observing the facility. Based on the evidence gathered during this investigation, the Department has determined that, although the allegation 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 allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

101223(a)(3) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following 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: Based on observations, record review and interviews conducted, it was revealed that Staff #1 (S1) mishandled children in care. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.

Request Denied

CCR 101218.1(b)(6) · Type B

Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (b) at the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following: (6) To request in writing that a parent not be allowed to visit a child or take a child from the child care center provided the custodial parent has shown a certified copy of a court order pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: 11/14/2024 staff failed to release child to authorized representative. This poses a potential health and safety risk to child in care.