Early Horizons Preschool

Substantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff allowed children to use materials that are not age-appropriate INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 07/15/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.J.V. conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation that was received on May 1, 2026. LPA met with the Site Directors S.A. and A.L. and discussed the purpose of the inspection to deliver findings. A tour of the facility was conducted and census was taken. Children in care: 117 total, school age 17, 67 preschool age children and 30 infants, with 33 staff supervising children. Information provided by the Reporting Party (RP) alleges that staff allowed children to use materials that are not age appropriate. During the course of the investigation, LPA M.J.V. conducted interviews with staff, parents, and other involved parties, and reviewed facility and pertinent records. Interviews reveal that during an outdoor activity, children were provided with latex balloons by staff for play. Staff confirmed the activity occurred on January 18, 2026. Based on interviews and information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support the above allegation that staff allowed children to use materials that are not age appropriate. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Continues on next page. Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(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). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, staff(S1) left the child(C1) unsupervised without any teacher present in the Toddler 1 classroom after changing their diaper, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled daycare children in a rough manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) M.K. met with Site Director, S.A., Licensee representative K.N. and Enrollment Director, A.L. for an unannounced follow up complaint investigation. Purpose of today's investigation: deliver investigation findings. LPA conducted observations, interviewed staff, random parents and random children during the investigation. LPA toured inside and outside areas of the facility during investigation. Based on interviews during the investigation process, it is concluded that although the above allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur. The allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No Deficiency issued during today's investigation. Appeal rights provided. **Continue on next Page** Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Lack of supervision resulting in child being injured. Staff do not treat children with respect. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) M.K. met with Site Director, S.A., Licensee representative K.N. and Enrollment Director, A.L. for an unannounced follow up complaint investigation. Purpose of today's investigation: deliver investigation findings. LPA conducted observations, interviewed staff, random parents and random children during the investigation. LPA toured inside and outside areas of the facility during investigation. Based on interviews during the investigation process, it is concluded that although the above allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur. The allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No Deficiency issued during today's investigation. Appeal rights provided. **Continue on next Page** Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Unsubstantiated

ALLEGATION(S): Staff use inappropriate items that can be harmful to infants. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) M.K. and A.L. met with Site Director, S.A., Licensee representative K.N. and Enrollment Director, A.L. for an unannounced follow up complaint investigation. Purpose of today's investigation: deliver investigation findings. LPA K. conducted observations, reviewed staff files and children files, interviewed staff and random parents during the investigation. LPA K. toured inside and outside areas of the facility during investigation. Licensee representative stated that pom pom is being used during one on one supervision activity in the classroom. Based on interviews and observations during the investigation process, it is concluded that although the above allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur. The allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No Deficiency issued during today's investigation. **Continue on next Page** Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101216(e)(5) · Type B

Personnel Requirements: (e) All personnel shall be given on-the-job training in the areas listed below, or shall have related experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in those areas. Such training or experience shall be appropriate to the job assigned and shall be evidenced by safe and effective job performance. (5) Recognition of early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, a child's (C1) hit the back of his head, was brought inside the classroom by a staff(S1): Pre-K2, his eyes were rolling back, lips were purple, more drooling, enrollement director was notified and 911 call was made at 04:59pm by enrollent director after accessing the child, which posed potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Deficiency Dismissed