Little Steps Christian Preschool

Based on the interviews conducted with staff, it was determined that 2 aides were left to supervise preschool children for a few hours on different ocassions.

Based on interview with staff it was determined that a mice infestation occurred sometime around May or early June. Director did not seek professional exterminators to rid of the mice infestation.

PERSONAL RIGHTS. To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation... This requirement was not met as evicenced by: 1 Ms. Rocha removed the high chair from the 2 year old room. She stated that she will not use the high chair as a form of restraint. High chairs are to be used for feeding only. Based on interview with staff, a child was placed on a high chair to restrain him from climbing up and down the tables and chairs. Staff stated that this was done for "safety reasons". 8

Based on record review the following staff have expired Mandated Reporter Training Certificate: Kendall Winn, Vira Virabutsady, Christina Alfonso and Andrea Clemente.

Based on record review, staff Neri Saucedo did not have a current Physician's report when she was hired August 2023.

1. Unqualified staff attending to daycare children.

2. Staff not keeping facility free of pests.

Staff confined a child to a high chair.