complaint·June 20, 2023

Based on interviews, observations, records review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and the allegation facility mat was in disrepair, substantiated. The facility is being cited under Title 22, Section 101239 (n), Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies. See deficiency report for citation cited. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, LIC 9099-D, and appeal rights was provided to Jennifer Nates, Director. The Notice of Site Visit was provided, the facility was reminded this notice must be posted for 30 days Interviews also revealed when staff observe toys being used throughout the day, they will place them aside to be sanitized. Regarding the allegation staff did not safeguard infants personal items, it was revealed that it was possible a child could put another child’s pacifier in their mouth, due to some children don’t have their pacifier tied or attached to themselves. Interviews revealed if staff observed a pacifier that is on the floor, they will immediately remove the pacifier from the classroom area. Regarding the allegation there is mold in the facility, information received indicates at some point there could have been mold under the carpet area of infant room 1, however, interviews revealed there is no mold. LPA observations reveal there to not be any visible mold, at the time of the inspection. Based on interviews and records review, the allegations that the facility is not providing a safe environment for children, staff did not safeguard infants personal items and facility has mold, may have occurred, however is not supported or proven by evidence. Therefore, the allegations are unsubstantiated at this time. A copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Director Jennifer Nates. The Notice of Site Visit was posted by the facility prior to LPA leaving the facility and the licensee was reminded this notice must be posted for 30 days.