Complaint·February 7, 2023

It was alleged a facility staff member had tested positive while present at the facility and did not immediately leave. Staff stated a staff member was experiencing allergy symptoms and was isolated in the office. Staff stated due to continuing experiencing the symptoms, the staff member took a COVID test, and the test was positive. Staff stated the staff member left the facility and did not come back until cleared. Staff stated prior to testing positive, the staff member exited the office to push a food cart to a classroom. Staff stated the staff member was wearing gloves and a mask. While at the facility, LPA obtained the following documentation: COVID Decision Tree regarding COVID guidelines (available for staff/parents) and COVID- 19, 11-Day Guidance information sheet regarding feeling sick and testing positive (available for staff/parents). LPA observed COVID-19 return to school protocols are posted outside each classroom and reviewed emails/text, which were sent to parents and staff, informing them of COVID cases. In addition, conflicting information was received as the whether the facility follows the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommended exposure guidelines. Based on LPA’s observation, documentation obtained, and interviews conducted, there is conflicting information on whether the facility is not following COVID- guidelines and if the facility does not provide a safe environment for day care children, therefore the above allegations are unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted with director, report, appeal rights and notice of site visit issued. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.