complaint·January 11, 2022

Continuation of Page 1 LIC9099 Allegation: 1) Facility is not following COVID-19 mask guidance . LPA Hernandez observed that the facility is encouraging face coverings to be worn by the preschoolers consistent with the California Pubiic Health Department guideline dated 5/3/2021 during LPA's presence. Mask wearing of the children in care is not at issue however it requires constant encouragement to get the children to wear the face coverings. In the absence of an LPA, the effectiveness of Teacher encouraged use of face coverings cannot not be determined with certainty since there are no witnesses, pictures, or documentation that would prove that the children are or are not wearing face coverings while attending the facility or that they are or are not adhering to the Public Health mask guidance as it relates to face coverings. Therefore; this is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Continuation of page 2 of 9099c. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED . Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED . A deficiency is NOT being cited based on the LPA observation, interviews conducted, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 An exit interview was conducted with the Licensee. A copy of this report and appeals rights were discussed and left with the Licensee, Kellie Knepper, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.