Sunshine Preschool Center

ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled child in a rough manner. Staff yell at daycare children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 6/23/2026 at 8:50AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Teacher, M.M. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. Present was the lead teacher supervising two children. The licensee/ director, N.A. and 4 children arrived during inspection. LPA inspection facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed records, and performed site observation. During the course of this investigation, on-site observation was conducted on: 4/24/2026 and 6/23/2026. The LPA reviewed facility records consisting of personnel files, children’s files, incident reports, and sign-in/ sign out logs. The LPA conducted interviews with licensee, staff, children, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled child in rough manner. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 6/23/2026 at 8:50AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Teacher, M.M. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. Present was the lead teacher supervising two children. The licensee/ director, N.A. and 6 children arrived during inspection. LPA inspection facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed records, and performed site observation. Based on information obtained during inspection, site director had an inappropriate conversation with staff in presence of day-care children. Advisory Note: Technical Violation was issued. During the course of this investigation, on-site observation was conducted on: 4/24/2026 and 6/23/2026. The LPA reviewed facility records consisting of personnel files, children’s files, incident reports, and sign-in/ sign out logs. LPA conducted interviews with licensee, staff, children, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101215.1(b) · Type A

101215.1(b) Child Care Director Qualifications and Duties: All child care centers shall have a director. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on evidence collected, LPA confirmed operating childcare facility does not have a director. This poses a risk to the health and safety of children in care.

Deficiency Dismissed

CCR101238(g) · Type B

101238(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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 9:45AM., Based on observation and interview, LPA confirmed accessible chemicals (hydrogen peroxide, alcohol) on the 2nd floor classroom/ Lunch Area. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:

Deficiency Dismissed

ALLEGATION(S): Unqualified staff providing care to day care children. Staff hit another staff in the presence of day care children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/7/2026 at 8:35AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Teacher, M.M. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. Present was the lead teacher supervising one child. The licensee, N.A. and 4 additional children arrived during inspection. LPA inspection facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed records, and performed site observation. During the course of this investigation, observations were conducted on: 3/10/2026 and 5/7/2026. The review of facility records was also complete, which included the staff files and children’s files. LPA conducted interviews with licensee, staff, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238(g) · Type B

101238(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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 8:35AM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed cleaning supplies/ detergents stored accessible to children in care. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR101223(2) · Type B

101223(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: At 9:00AM., Based on evidence collected, LPA confirmed needs of child in care (C1) are not being met by facility. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101215.19(b) · Type B

101215.1(b) Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties: All child care centers shall have a director. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on evidence collected, LPA confirmed operating childcare facility does not have a director. This poses a risk to the health and safety of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Facility surfaces have excessive dirt and debris. Rubbish was left in childcare area INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 4/24/2026 at 8:50AM., Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) L.G. and J.B., met with Teacher, M.M. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, 10-day complaint inspection. Present was the lead teacher supervising one child. The licensee, N.A. and an addintional child arrived during inspection. LPAs inspection facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPAs conducted interviews, reviewed records, and performed site observation. During the course of this investigation, observations were conducted on: 2/19/2026; 4/13/2026; and 4/24/2026. The review of facility records was also complete, which included the staff files and children’s files. LPA conducted interviews with licensee and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 4/24/2026 at 8:50AM., Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) L.G. and J.B., met with Teacher, M.M. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. Present was the lead teacher supervising one child. The licensee, N.A. and an addintional child arrived during inspection. LPAs inspection facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPAs conducted interviews, reviewed records, and performed site observation. During the course of this investigation, observations were conducted on: 2/19/2026; 4/13/2026; and 4/24/2026. The review of facility records was also complete, which included the staff files and children’s files. LPA conducted interviews with licensee and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Licensee yelled at staff in front of children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/7/2026 at 8:35AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Teacher, M.M. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. Present was the lead teacher supervising one child. The licensee, N.A. and 4 addintional children arrived during inspection. LPA inspection facility for health and safety hazards. During today’s inspection, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed records, and performed site observation. During the course of this investigation, observations were conducted on: 2/19/2026; 4/13/2026; 4/24/2026; and 5/7/2026. The review of facility records was also complete, which included the staff files and children’s files. LPA conducted interviews with licensee, staff, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101239.2(a) · Type B

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: At 8:50AM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed drinking water is not made available for children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101117(d) · Type B

101117(d) Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan: Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 11:00AM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed emergency disaster drill has not been conducted within the past six months. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

101238(a) Building and 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 is not met as evidenced by: At 8:47AM., Based on observations, LPA confirmed hazardous floor rug, wall area, and furniture located in facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101212(c) · Type B

101212(c) Reporting Requirments (c) The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changes that reduce the total amount of indoor or outdoor activity space. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 10:00AM. Based on observation, LPA confirmed dividing wall, separating preschool and toddler option has been removed. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR101238(a) · Type B

101238(a) 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 was not met as evidence by: At 8:40AM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed exposed screws on gate in toddler area. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 9:35AM., Based on observation and record review, LPA confirmed unqualified staff left alone with toddler children during outside play. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR101212(c) · Type B

101238(a) 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 was not me as evidenced by: At 10:10AM., LPA observed hazardous window blinds, accessible to children in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

101223(a)(1) (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: During interviews, it was reported facility staff had physically restrained child for 5 minutes. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled day care child in a rough manner. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/4/2024 at 8:35AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L.G. met with Lead Teacher, C.A. Purpose of the inspection was explained and was for an Unannounced, Complaint Investigation. Site Supervisor, M.S. and licensee, N.A. arrived during inspection. Present was Site Supervisor and 1 staff caring for 6 children. LPA inspected facility for health and safety hazards. During inspection, LPA performed site observation, interviews, and reviewed facility records. During investigation, LPA confirmed facility does not have full-time director onsite. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. During the course of this investigation, observations were conducted on 11/5/2024, 11/14/2024, 11/22/2024, and 12/4/2024. A review of the facility records was complete, which included the staff records, children records, and facility file. LPA conducted interviews with licensee, staff, site supervisor, sample of children, and involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

HSC 1596.956(a)(4) · Type B

1596.956(a)(4) Child day care centers serving infants; optional toddler program; departmental guidelines and regulations: A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 2:20PM., Based on observations, interview and record review, LPA confirmed one staff, S1, providing care for both the toddler/ preschool programs. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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: At 9:10, Based on record review and interviews, LPA confirmed facility has not tested drinking water for lead contamination levels.

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: At 10:00AM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed staff's proof of required immunization are missing from the personnel records. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101216.4(a)(2) · Type B

(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 9:20AM., Based on observations and interviews, LPA confirmed infant-age child co-mingling between the toddler component and preschool program.

CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(4) · 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: (4) Initials of person who conducted each check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 12:00PM. Based on observations, record review, and interview, LPA confirmed licensee is not documenting infant napping conditions for each 15 minute review. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.