101216.3(a) · Teacher-Child Ratio 101216.3(a)There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

The Director, stated that the facility will ensure teacher-child ratios are maintained at all times. Effective immediately, the facility will implement the following corrective measure: The facility will establish and enforce a protocol requiring staff to notify the Director or designee prior to leaving the classroom for any reason, including illness or emergencies. A qualified substitute or floater staff member will be assigned before any staff member exits the classroom. Based on LPA observations and interviews that were conducted the facility did not comply with the section cited above - At around 9:08am LPA Castellanos entered the Mitchell P1 Classroom and observed 15 children in care with only one staff member - S1 providing care and supervision, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Additionally, All staff will receive refresher training on Title 22 teacher-child ratio requirements. The Director agrees to submit written verification of completed corrective actions to the Department by POC due date to LPA via email. Loyce Phillips NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Cristina Castellanos NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/04/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

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