complaint·August 13, 2025

Page 2. On 06/09/2025, the Orange County Child Care Office received a complaint alleging: Staff did not ensure the facility was free of odors. During the investigation, LPA toured the facility on 6/10/2025 and 7/24/2025, conducted eight (8) staff interviews (S1-S8), three (3) children’s interviews (C1-C3), obtained a copy of the LIC500 Personnel Roster, Child Care Facility Roster, and Maintex Citra-Cide neutral disinfectant cleaner product information. LPA conducted facility inspections on 6/10/2025 and 7/24/2025 and was led on a tour with S1. On 6/10/2025 at 9:00AM in the office area of the facility LPA smelled a light odor that resembled the smell of a cleaning product and informed S1 who stated that the facility does smell clean and is cleaned at night. During facility inspection LPA tested the carbon monoxide detector and observed the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and children’s bathrooms, were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. LPA observed detergents, cleaning compounds, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to children were observed during the inspection. Three (3) of eight (8) staff stated they have heard of a concern due to odor. Eight (8) staff interviewed stated that they do not smell an odor in the facility that is not natural or unpleasant and that they come to work every day without experiencing signs of illness due to smell or odor and have not heard of any children experiencing illness from any odor in the facility. Eight (8) staff interviewed stated there is a cleaning crew who come at night to clean the facility. S6 stated the air conditioners filter is changed every six weeks. Three (3) children interviewed did not divulge any information that pertained to the allegation. LPA called 5 parents to interview, LPA was not able to reach the parents and left a voicemail for parents to call back. Based on LPA observations, interviews, and records review; the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation s of; Staff did not ensure the facility was free of odors. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director Mayra, Barajas. The Assistant Director was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door for 30 days. Failure to post will result in a Civil Penalty of a $100.00. End of Report.