complaint·February 14, 2022

In Room #5, there were five children and one staff member, in which only the staff member was wearing a mask. There were ten children outside playing and two staff members supervising the children. The staff members were wearing a mask. After the facility tour concluded, LPAs began conducting interviews with staff, and at approximately 10:35 AM, LPAs met with the Director, Theresa Brody. Based on LPAs observations and confidential interviews conducted on 02/14/2022, the Licensee did not ensure the personal rights of persons in care, to safe and healthful accommodations, in that the children in care, were observed not wearing face coverings or not encouraged to wear face coverings, as required by the CA Department of Public Health Guidance on the Use of Face Coverings issued on July 28, 2021, and an individual mask exception did not apply. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation facility does not follow COVID-19 protocol is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care. See LIC 9099D for deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted, and appeal rights were discussed. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to the Director, Theresa Brody on this date. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND LPAs VERIFIED THAT IT WAS POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY BEFORE LEAVING. THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS.