complaint·May 17, 2023

However, Child N.1 refused to wear the mask and started crying, screaming really loud and running around the room during naptime. Children who observed this incident and who were next the Child N.1 expressed being concerned, afraid and greatly sadden by the situation. Staff N.1 admitted forcing the mask on the child and acknowledge child's behavior as disruptive. Based on records review, interviews conducted and staff's own admission. It was confirmed that the facility was out of compliance. Therefore the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, divisions & chapter number are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.) LPA informed Director, Fanny Topete that Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or Personal Rights of children in care. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) was provided to facility during this inspection. LIC 9224/Type A citation(s) must be provided to parents/guardian of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for the verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Fanny Topete. Appeal rights were discussed, and a notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.