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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300263
Report Date: 03/16/2026
Date Signed: 03/16/2026 12:39:30 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/10/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Jesse Gardner
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 10-CC-20260310094459
FACILITY NAME:EES, VISTA EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
376300263
ADMINISTRATOR:DARLENE SKIDMOREFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1575 BONAIR ROADTELEPHONE:
(858) 569-7273
CITY:VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92084
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 6DATE:
03/16/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Darlene Skidmore, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
12:50 PM
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Staff fed daycare child another daycare child’s milk (breast milk).
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner conducted an unannounced complaint visit to the facility. LPA met with Director Darlene Skidmore and informed them of the purpose of this visit. During this investigation, LPA conducted interviews with the Director and staff and reviewed and obtained copies of facility documentation.
It was alleged that staff fed daycare child another daycare child's breastmilk.

LPA interviewed 3 staff. 3 of 3 staff Interviews revealed that Child One (C1) was given Child Two (C2's) breast milk during nap/lunch time. Evidence obtained showed the bottles were properly labled with each child's name. Due to interviews conducted, and evidence obtained and reviewed, the allegation was found to be Substantiated.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/16/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 10-CC-20260310094459
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: EES, VISTA EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300263
VISIT DATE: 03/16/2026
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Thus, the requirement to provide a safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodation was not met. A finding that the complaint is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided along with copies of the LIC811 (confidential names list), LIC9099-D (deficiency page), and Appeal Rights were provided. A Notice of Site visit was given, and the Licensee understands that it must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/16/2026
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Control Number 10-CC-20260310094459
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: EES, VISTA EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300263
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/16/2026
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/23/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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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 being met as evidenced by:
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Director states they will conduct in-service training to all staff regarding the personal rights of children in care, specifically to milk management to LPA by POC date.
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Based on staff interviews, C1 was fed C2's breastmilk. This is a potential health and safety risk for children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jesse Gardner
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/16/2026
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