complaint·October 28, 2024

An interview conducted on 9/9/2024 with the licensee\342\200\231s assistant (A1) between 11:08am - 11:13am denied the allegation and said they\342\200\231ve never seen mold on any of the dish\342\200\231s children use including drinking cups. A1 said all dishes and drinking cups used by children are washed throughout the day. A1 said if needed, dishes and drinking cups are placed in hot water with a small amount of bleach for additional sanitation. In interviews conducted on 10/26/2024 with Parent #1, Parent #2, Parent #3, Parent #4, and Parent #5 between 6:06pm \342\200\223 7:21pm denied the allegation and stated they have never seen mold on their child\342\200\231s drinking cups. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with licensee Maricela Silva. Appeal rights were provided. 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.