LIL' BLUE HEARTWOOD PRESCHOOL

2460 S EUCLID AVE, Ontario, CA 91762

Facility:: 364846289
Type:: DAY CARE CENTER
Status:: Licensed
Records checked:: July 17, 2026

Additional info

Source:: California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:: Not listed
License effective:: Not found
Capacity:: 83

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 19, 2026

Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 19, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for LIL' BLUE HEARTWOOD PRESCHOOL from January 24, 2023 through June 19, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 19, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 23, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections: 14
Recorded violations: 31
Higher-concern violations: 11
Repeated topics: 9

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 7 local median in 91762

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

Inspections with higher-concern violations

Inspections with recorded violations

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Recordkeeping

Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.

July 11, 2025September 18, 2025February 9, 2026April 30, 2026

Facility condition

Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.

August 29, 2024September 18, 2025June 11, 2026June 19, 2026

Staff training

Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.

September 18, 2025April 30, 2026June 11, 2026

Hazardous access

Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.

September 18, 2025April 30, 2026

Health or food records

Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.

September 18, 2025February 9, 2026April 30, 2026

Supervision

Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.

August 29, 2024September 18, 2025June 11, 2026

Administrative posting

Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.

September 18, 2025April 30, 2026

Background screening

Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.

July 11, 2025September 18, 2025

Equipment or readiness

Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.

August 29, 2024September 18, 2025

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

June 19, 2026View official report

Facility condition

Report finding: (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:(2)Free of hazards including, but not limited to: holes, broken glass& other debris, &dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The playground behind the fence to the right, aka "tumblers playground" is not properly filled with rubber bits. This was previously cited as a Type A citation, but due to the facilty representative closing the "tumblers playground", it is not longer an immediate threat to the health and safety of children. However, this is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by June 23, 2026

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code: 101238.2(d)(2)

June 11, 2026View official report

Facility condition

Report finding: (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained:(2)Free of hazards including, but not limited to: holes, broken glass& other debris, &dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During a tour of the outdoor area, LPA observed a large hole in the ground. This was previously cited during an annual visit on 09-18-25. This hole is approximately 3'8" in width in size, and approx. 1 foot deep, if not a little less. The facility rep. stated that children were just outside, since they had farm animals visit the center today. The fence on the right side
Correction status: Plan of correction due by June 12, 2026

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code: 101238.2(d)(2)

Supervision

Report finding: (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 is not met as evidenced by: During the tour to the tumblers class, LPA counted 9 children present with 2 staff. As LPA continued the tour, there was a child in the restroom left without any supervision. The 2 staff were tending to other children, with no visual supervision on the child in the
Correction status: Plan of correction due by June 12, 2026

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code: 101229(a)(1)

Staff training

Report finding: (b) All child care centers shall have a director. This was not met as evidenced by: Currently, there is no site director appointed to this site. This poses a potential risk to he health/safety to children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by June 19, 2026

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101215.1(b) - 101215.1(b)
Official code: 101215.1(b)

April 30, 2026View official report

Hazardous access

Report finding: (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. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This was not met as evidenced by: During the tour, LPA observed 2 gates to a hallway between one preschool classroom to the next, on the side of the kitchen area accessible to children. There were two gates still standing, however, they were not latched on, as the latches were broken. The area contains paint enamel and paint primer cans, which are items that could pose a danger to children,
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 1, 2026

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 101238(g)(1) - 101238(g)(1)
Official code: 101238(g)(1)

Recordkeeping

Report finding: (g) All personnel, including the licensee, administrator & volunteers, shall be in good health and be physically& mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening... On 02/09/26, based on a 2nd record review for S1 and S4, S4 was still missing health screening. LPA was told the appointment was scheduled, however no correction was submitted. This poses a potential health/safety risk to persons in care
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
Official code: 101216(g)(2)

Health or food records

Report finding: (a) Prior to/ w/in 30 calendar days following enrollment of a child, licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of child. This enables licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health related services to the child. A 3rd review of C5's file still does not have the above on file.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 8, 2026

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code: 101220(a)

Staff training

Report finding: (b) All child care centers shall have a director. This was not met as evidenced by: The previous individual appointed as the site director did not qualify. Currently, there is no site director appointed to this site. This poses a potential risk to he health/safety to children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 8, 2026

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101215.1(b) - 101215.1(b)
Official code: 101215.1(b)

Administrative posting

Report finding: (a) No person or legal entity shall advertise or represent itself as a licensed child care center without first obtaining a current valid license from the Department. (1) Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health & Safety Code Section 1596.861. This was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed a large banner at the front of the center, advertising care. However, no facility number was observed to be on the banner. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 1, 2026

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101162(a)(1) - 101162(a)(1)
Official code: 101162(a)(1)

February 9, 2026View official report

Recordkeeping

Report finding: (b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). This was not met as evidenced by: The individual who has been appointed as the site director is not fully qualified. Furthermore, there are items missing from the directors packet which are essential to becoming a director. This poses a potential health/safety risk to children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by February 20, 2026

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101212(b) - 101212(b)
Official code: 101212(b)

Recordkeeping

Report finding: (2) Each person specified in(g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by person performing the screening. This req was not met as evidenced by: Based on a 2nd record reveiw for S1 and S4, S4 is still missing health screening. This poses a potential health/safety risk to persons in care
Correction status: Plan of correction due by February 20, 2026

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
Official code: 101216(g)(2)

Health or food records

Report finding: (a) Prior to/ w/in 30 calendar days following enrollment of a child, licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of child. This enables licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. A second review of C5's file still does not have the above on file.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by February 20, 2026

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code: 101220(a)

December 19, 2025View official report

No recorded violations in this report

September 18, 2025View official report

No recorded violations in this report

September 18, 2025View official report

Hazardous access

Report finding: Buildings and Grounds (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. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During a tour of the center, LPA noted the following items in an unlocked cabinet, accessible on the most bottom shelf: 1 bag of "Pure Epsom Salt", 1 bag of "Epsom Salt", 8fl Oz bottle of Tide detergent, 2 cans of shaving cream, and 1 64 fl Oz bottle of "Sta-Flo, concentrated liquid starch". This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 19, 2025

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 101238(g)(1) - 101238(g)(1)
Official code: 101238(g)(1)

Facility condition

Report finding: Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (1) All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the tour, LPA observed the trash can without a lid having food waste in it. A child was observed with their hand in the trash can. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 19, 2025

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 101239(f)(1) - 101239(f)(1)
Official code: 101239(f)(1)

Facility condition

Report finding: Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During a tour of the outdoor area, LPA observed a large hole in the ground where a tree used to be. This hole is approximately 3'8" in width in size, and approximately 1 foot deep, if not a little more. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 19, 2025

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code: 101238.2(d)(2)

Supervision

Report finding: 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 is not met as evidenced by: Several(5-10) children in the "cheerioes" classroom were observed running into the restroom by themselves, throughout the day. Staff were indicating to the children to let them know when they're done. Furthermore, during transition from the outdoor area to indoor area, there were approximately 3-7 children indoors, and staff had their back to them until one of the children started to cry. This poses an immediate health, safety/personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 19, 2025

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code: 101229(a)(1)

Administrative posting

Report finding: Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on directors own admission, the facility did not have any documentation of disaster drills available for review. Director also stated that she recalls the disaster drills being done sometime in January, but have not done any since then. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code: 101174(d)

Hazardous access

Report finding: Buildings and Grounds (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 is not met as evidenced by: During the facility tour, LPA observed 3 containers of disinfecting wipes, and an unlabeled cleaning spray. These were stored in a cabinet with the door closed, but not locked. The shelf they were on was low enough for daycare children to access. Director understands the difference between having 1 item in an inaccessible area for use, vs 'storing' multiple containers, not behind a key lock. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 18, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code: 101238(g)

Equipment or readiness

Report finding: Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation during the tour, LPA noted that none of the plastic play structures outdoors were bolted or weighed down. LPA was able to move them by pushing them with not much force. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 3, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101239(o) - 101239(o)
Official code: 101239(o)

Staff training

Report finding: Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 4 staff (S1) files did not have their Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) for "Child Care Providers" certificate updated. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code: 1596.8662(b)(1)

Staff training

Report finding: Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 2 out of 4 staff (S1 and S4) did not have a health-screening report (OR LIC503) on file for review during this inspection. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 17, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
Official code: 101216(g)(2)

Background screening

Report finding: Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (14) Documentation of either a criminal record clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by Section 101170(e). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reveiw,1 out of 4 staff were not on the facility roster. However, their fingerprints have been cleared, they were just never transferred and associated to this facility. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 22, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101217(a)(14) - 101217(a)(14)
Official code: 101217(a)(14)

Health or food records

Report finding: Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 1 out of 6 children (C5) did not have a written medical assessment of the child on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 3, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
Official code: 101220(a)

Recordkeeping

Report finding: Reporting Requirements (b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During a previous visit, LPA discovered there was a change in director for the center. This change had taken place well over the 10 days allotted, and was never communicated to LPA. LPA had requested the new appointed director submit a directors packet, which has still not been received. LPA reviewed what was available, and left the center with a list of missing items. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 26, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101212(b) - 101212(b)
Official code: 101212(b)

July 11, 2025View official report

Background screening

Report finding: (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to H&S Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or Request & be approved for a transfer of criminal record exemption as specified in Section 101170.1(r), unless, upon request for a transfer, the Department permits the individual to be employed, reside/be present at facility. This was not met as evidenced by: 2 staff present did not show up on the facility roster. S1 and S2.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 16, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101170(e)(2)(3) - 101170(e)(2)(3)
Official code: 101170(e)(2)(3)

Recordkeeping

Report finding: (b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). This was not met as evidenced by: Site director was appointed in March 2025, but the department was never notified, nor was the department given a directors packet for the appointed site director. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 18, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101212(b) - 101212(b)
Official code: 101212(b)

Recordkeeping

Report finding: (c) All personnel records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours. Records may be removed if necessary for copying. Removal of records shall be subject to the following requirements: This was not met as evidenced by: During the visit, LPA requested some documentation for S3 and S4, which facility representatives were unable to provide. This is a violation of Title 22 Regulations.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 16, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101217(c) - 101217(c)
Official code: 101217(c)

August 29, 2024View official report

Equipment or readiness

Report finding: Licensure Requirements Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) and (interview) , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed no operable carbon monoxide detector for preschool program which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by August 30, 2024

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: HSC 1596.954 - 1596.954
Official code: 1596.954

Facility condition

Report finding: Buildings 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: Based on [(observation) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed dirt and debris on toilets, sinks, tables, trash cans, door/walls; detached wall siding with peeling paint, dirty carts holding water bottles, air filters with layered dirt/debris, exposed ceiling tile, in operable sinks/ one toilet and ceiling water stains which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 9, 2024

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code: 101238(a)

Supervision

Report finding: Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was no LIC503 for S4 on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 9, 2024

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code: 101216(g)(1)

June 15, 2023View official report

No recorded violations in this report

May 17, 2023View official report

Child guidance

Report finding: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Per interviews conducted at the facility with staff and children in care, LPA was able to confirm that Child N.1 was spitting (saliva and phlegm) to children and staff in their faces, neck and arms due to health concerns, It was decided by staff to cover child's mouth with a mask to prevent child from spreading germs. Child refused to wear the mask: screamed, cried and run around the classroom making other children scared, sadden and extremely concerned. "This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care"
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 18, 2023