complaint·February 11, 2022

years old inside the facility. Ms. Silva also reported that she does a symptom check upon entrance and if children are exhibiting any cold symptoms, she does not allow them to enter facility. Ms. Silva indicated her protocols include, removing shoes upon entering home, washing/sanitizing hands. Cleans home daily, sanitizes toys daily. Ms. Silva also indicated that after a Positive Covid-19 incident she had everyone quarantine due to level of exposure to everyone. In order to return to daycare she had children and herself had to have a Negative Covid-19 Test . Review of 6 of 6 children files found a COVID-19 update to the Admission Agreement that indicates indicate; “If a Cub Care child or family member becomes infected with covid 19, please inform me immediately. The Cub Care child may not return to daycare for 14 days.(#of Days change with Department of Public Health guidelines) I will allow you to take 1 week of unpaid sick leave; however, you will be liable for the payment of 1 week. A negative PCR test must be presented upon return to the daycare (for the sick child or family member)”. Interview with 4 of 7 parents contacted indicated Ms. Silva follows COVID-19 Protocols, wears mask, postings are on front door, hands are sanitized upon entrance and they did sign Update to Admission Agreement for COVID-19. LPA was unable to interview 3 of 7 parents, calls were not returned. Upon entrance LPA Rivas observed postings for masking, hygiene, social distancing, visitation policies on front door. LPA could not corroborate allegation. In reference to the allegation that the Licensee is operating out of ratio; Ms. Silva indicates she never has over 12 or 14 children with an assistant. Ms. Silva indicates she had a few part time children attend day care. Review of sign in records did not show Ms. Silva had over her licensed capacity. Interview with 4 of 7 parents indicate they had not observed more than 5-6 children in care. LPA was unable to interview 2 of 7 parents, calls were not returned. On 11/17/21 Licensee was only caring for 8 children (no infants) with an assistant present. LPA could not corroborate allegation. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated . . page 3 An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Silva Appeal Rights were explained. The licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.