Standard 101229(a)(1)
CriticalTwo staff members took children to the restroom and returned to the classroom. They realized Child 1 (C1) was missing. S2 ran to the restroom and met C1 in the hallway as she walked toward the classroom. Video footage and interviews confirmed C1 was unattended for three minutes.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
1. Immediate Action: Director will provide a statement detailing what steps were taken to address the incident and ensure children are visually supervised at all times. 2. Prevention Plan: Director will outline how the facility will prevent similar incidents, including any staff training, supervision changes, or procedures put in place. Gladys Kuizon Darnella Barnes DATE: 01/22/2026 DATE: 01/22/2026 Page: 3 of 4 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300 SAN JOSE, CA 95131 FACILITY NUMBER: 274410749 VISIT DATE: 01/22/2026 S1 did not inform the Director until after all children were signed out for the day. S1 informed the child’s grandmother at pick-up. The Director spoke with the child’s mother that evening. S1 was dismissed. S2 was placed on probation. Based on a review of video footage, interviews, discussions, observations, and documentation, along with the facility’s self-admission, it was confirmed that the incident occurred due to a lack of supervision LPA Darnella Barnes informed Director, Krista Chawinga that this report dated January 22, 2026 document a Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Darnella Barnes informed the licensee Shoreline Preschool to provide a copy of this licensing report dated January 22, 2026 that documents one Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Krista Chawinga -----END OF REPORT ----- DATE: 01/22/2026 DATE: 01/22/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101229(a)(1)
- State severity
- Type A
- Corrected at visit
- Not recorded
- Correction due
- Jan 23, 2026
- Technical assistance
- Not recorded
- Finding source ID
- ca:274410749:2026-01-22:101229(a)(1):1
- Visit source ID
- ca:274410749:2026-01-22:other
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