complaint·May 6, 2022

Page 2 During the investigation LPA Odom interviewed director, 4 staff members, conducted a facility inspection, took pictures and reviewed the children’s roster, and personnel report. LPA did not interview children or parents due to allegation being physical plant. During the investigation, Director (S1) was interviewed on 05/06/22. S1 stated they currently have an issue with roaches and mice in the childcare center. Back in April Staff #3 (S3) saw a mouse run into the lounge and this week Staff #2 (S2) saw a mouse as well. The roaches have been observed in the kitchen and in the lounge. S1 stated in April when the mouse was seen the first time, they contacted the pest control company and the pest control company came out within a couple days to inspect the center and set traps for the mouse and spray for the roaches along with sticky traps. S1 stated last week the pest control company came to the childcare center to provide a quote to fumigate the entire childcare center. S1 stated they spoke with the pest control company today to schedule the date for the fumigation that will last 1 day, and it will be done on a weekend. S1 stated they have told staff to make sure they do not leave any food laying around and clean and disinfect daily. S1 stated children have not seen the mice or roaches. S1 stated meals are not prepared in the childcare center, meals are ordered from Great American Lunch Box. During the investigation, 4 staff members were interviewed on 05/06/22. S2 stated on 5/4/22 when they arrived at the facility, they saw a mouse run into the lounge and 1 month ago they saw roaches in the kitchen. S3 stated a couple months ago they saw a mouse run out of their classroom into the lounge before the children arrived and in January, they saw roaches in the classroom. Staff #5 (S5) stated two and half months ago they saw a mouse in the kitchen run in between the refrigerators before the children arrived. S2 and S3 disclosed that pest control company came to the childcare center within a couple days to lay traps and spray the center. Staff #4 (S4) stated they have not seen mice or roaches in the childcare center, but they heard another staff mention they saw a mouse in the childcare center. During the facility inspection LPA Odom observed mouse traps and sticky roach traps in the kitchen, bathroom, and lounge. LPA Odom observed the sticky roach traps had roaches on them but did not observe a mouse on today’s visit. Continue to page 3. Page 3 Based on LPA’s facility inspection, observations, interviews conducted with director, 4 staff members, pictures taken, and records reviewed, it has been determined that the facility has pests. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, 101238(a)(1) Buildings and Grounds is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview was conducted with Director Karina Chavez. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. 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. 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.