complaint·January 8, 2024

LPA interviewed six (6) staff at the facility. All staff consistently stated that the allegations did happen, and children are getting bitten by mosquitos. LPA interviewed children, one child stated they have seen spiders in the playground and on the wall in the classroom. Other children did not disclose any information that could support the allegations. None of the five parents interviewed disclosed any information that could support the allegations. The facility provided LPA with pest control invoices. Based on the invoices, it shows that the pest control company does a monthly visit to the facility but only “targets ants, rodents and spiders" but not mosquitos. Pest control confirmed that they do not service for mosquitos but offers buckets that traps mosquitos. Based on an interview with the facility representative, the facility opt not to use harmful chemicals to spray in the facility. LPA observed the spiders in the outdoor activity space like the play structure and in the garden area with bugs flying around the spider web which is hanging above an umbrella structure. Based on the LPA’s observations and conducted interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A substantiated finding means that the complaint is substantiated, and the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. See LIC9099D for Type B deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted with Director Amy Halit . The Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The director was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. The director was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Page 2 of 2