complaint·March 9, 2022

The LPA interviewed 16 out of 16 witnesses (W1-W16) on 2/15; 2/16; 2/18; 3/1 and 3/22/22 and 11 witnesses indicated that staff do not consistently wear masks; W1 specifically indicated that S4 does not always wearing a mask and that S3 wears it improperly, below the nose. Witnesses indicated that in the morning staff tend to wear masks but by the end of the day they tend to have them off. W1 also indicated when notified of the center closure on 1/24 that S5 indicated that it was due to a staff who had come in sick. The LPA observed upon entry to the facility on 2/1/22 that S2 was supervising 3 infants without a mask which supports the witness interviews that staff are not consistently wearing masks. The LPA also reviewed staff timecards and observed that S1 on 1/21 actually worked from 6:30 am to 11:00 am for a period of 4.5 hours before going home sick. The center sent out an email on Friday 1/21 at 4:29 pm saying it was closing due to Butte County Public Health guidance and will be reopened on 1/31 due to an illness outbreak due to 3 cases of illness. Based on the evidence obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. Reports citing Type A violations are to be provided to parents/guardians of children currently in enrolled and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Parents/guardians must sign Form LIC9224 to be kept in each child's file.