complaint·July 7, 2021

Page 2 During today’s investigation, LPA interviewed 3 staff members and 3 children in care. At 9:30am, during the tour of the facility with director, LPA observed all staff and children in care inside the facility and in the playground were not wearing face coverings. The 3 staff members interviewed stated the staff are given the option to wear a mask. The 2 of 3 staff interviewed stated wearing a mask have affected the developmental stage of the children in care. The 2 of 3 children interviewed stated they do not wear a mask in the facility. 1 of the 3 children interviewed was nonverbal. A copy of the recent Provider Information Notice (PIN) 21-18, Updated Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Industry Guidance for Child Care Settings and CDPH Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs was provided to director. Based on the gathered information from interviewing 3 staff members, 3 children in care and recent PIN 21-18, Updated Coronavirus 2019 Industry Guidance for Child Care Settings, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division & Chapter 1, 101223 Personal Rights (a)(2) is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Exit interview was conducted. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Director was informed 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.