Complaint·November 19, 2021

During today’s inspection, licensee disclosed that effective 10/19/21 children over the age of 2 are now wearing facial coverings. Licensee has posted pictures throughout the facility encouraging children to wear mask and provided instruction to children about proper mask wearing. Furthermore, licensee and staff have discussed mask guidelines with staff and parents and have researched the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for additional recommendations. LPA and LPM observed children that were playing in the outdoor area returning to the classroom wearing facial coverings. Based on LPAs Stepanyan and King- Lewis observations on 10-19-21 and interviews which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1). The facility was cited a Type B violation. See Complaint Investigation Report LIC 9099D for deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, notice of site visit and appeal rights were provided to the licensee along with appeal rights. During today’s inspection, LPA and LPM observed children and staff wearing facial coverings. Based on observations, interviews conducted, and record review, the above allegation is rendered unsubstantiated. There is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegation of staff not wearing facial coverings. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the allegations occurred. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, and notice of site visit was provided to the licensee along with appeal rights.