Cottontail Preschool

Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S3 was not a fully qualified teacher and was left to supervise an aide on multiple occasions, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 be submitted to the San Diego Child Care Regional Office by 09/12/2025.

Based on LPA observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 21 children were present with the director and one unqualified aide. Three (3) out of 21 children were napping on their cots. The director stated that (S1) was on break and would be returning shortly. (S1) returned approximately 20 minutes later, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 exceed the licensed capacity at any given time. Proof of staff qualifications and a written plan describing how the facility will maintain compliance with staffing and capacity requirements has been submitted by the director.

interviews conducted indicating that on more than one occasion, one staff member has cared for more than 24 napping children. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.

at least two staff members Director Matthews states that she will hold an all staff meeting discussing required Ratios in class and during naptime. Director will also submit daily roster/ratio sheets dated 6/17/24 thru 07/01/24. on separate occasions providing care for more than 12 children, per interviews conducted. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.

children under the age of two and over Director Matthews will ensure that no children under age 2 and over age 5 are supervised or cared during operating hours. Director will submit a signed declaration stating that you understand the regulation and will not violate again. the age of 5 being supervised and/or cared for at the facility during operating hours, per interviews conducted. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.

a child's food/drink being taken out of their lunch box and 1 Per Director Matthews one staff member is no longer employed at the facility. Director will hold all staff meeting and remind staff of respecting children's rights and discuss regualtion. Director will submit minutes of meeting with staff signatures. consumed by staff members and/or other children. Staff member has breast fed her own child in the presence of children in care. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care. 8 Type B CCR THIS IS AN AMENDED VERSION OF A PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN REPORT. CITATION WAS DELETED AND REISSUED ON 7/22/24 LIC809 AND LIC809D.

101223 Personal Rights (a): The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as Director will hold all staff meeting and remind staff of respecting children's rights. Regulation will be discussed. Director will submit minutes of meeting with staff signatures. evidenced by adult staff members using children's bathrooms (not at the same time). This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care. 8

staff member has breast Director will hold all staff meeting and remind staff of respecting children's rights. Regulation will be discussed. Director will submit minutes of meeting with staff signatures. fed biological child in the presence of day-care children and staff member has been on the telephone and used inappropriate tone and demeanor while children in care have observed. This may pose a threat to the health and safety of children in care.

Licensee allowed unqualified staff to provide care and supervision to day care children.

Staff are operating over ratio

Staff are operating beyond the scope of the license

Personal Rights of children are violated

Staff do not ensure that adults do not use children's restroom

Staff engage in inappropriate interactions in the presence of day-care children