complaint·December 3, 2025

During interview with staff, staff disclosed that Child #1 (C1) was coughing and sneezing and were sent home. Program health specialist was contacted for advisement. Per Staff #1, parent of C1 was contacted due to their \342\200\234boogers.\342\200\235 Staff #2 stated that children were being sent back home when the child\342\200\231s runny nose is yellow. When asked when children are allowed to return to care, Staff #1 explained, \342\200\234The recommendation is until the symptoms are done or if they have a doctor\342\200\231s note. In this case, it was coughing and sneezing.\342\200\235 Parent interviews corroborated that that until there are no more symptoms, children aren\342\200\231t allowed to return to school. No disclosures regarding the allegation LPA reviewed the Parent handbook that has a Health and Safety section pertaining to sickness at the facility. The Parent handbook does not specifically list the requirements to return to the facility but does explain that a parent is required to come pick up child if they develop an illness while in care, to avoid spread between children. The attendance sign in record shows there were multiple days where Child #1 did not attend the facility where there was added notes of "Per Parent" stating the child was not attending due to specific symptoms: cough, cold, and runny nose. Based on the information above, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. No deficiencies are being cited during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative Rosa Shimotani, at 12:10pm. Copy of Report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 2 of 2