LPA conducted interviews with children, and no disclosures were made pertaining to the above allegation.

LPA conducted interview with parents, and no disclosures were made pertaining to the above allegation.

LPA conducted interviews with staff regarding the allegation. Staff interviewed consistently stated that there had not been any children exhibiting symptoms of illness or reported as sick and sent home within the last two weeks. Staff further stated that daily health checks are conducted upon each child’s arrival during drop-off at the facility. Children are assessed for signs of illness or symptoms of illness and if a child is or is observed to be ill or showing symptoms the child is sent back home with their parents in accordance with the facilities handbook. S#3 stated that child#5 was out due to illness per the parent and Doctors note that was provided to the facility but that the child was not sent home from school or observed to be ill at the facility. Additionally if there is an illness and or outbreak at the facility, they will post a bulletin notice for all parents as well as inform them verbally or on their school app.

LPA interviewed facility director/ Site Supervisor who stated that the facility has procedures for managing ill children, which are outlined In the parent handbook. According to the Director, each parent receives the handbook upon enrollment and signs an acknowledgment confirming receipt and understanding of the facilities policies and procedures. The director stated during the past one to two weeks, there and been no reports of children becoming ill at the facility, with the exception of child #5, whose illness was reported to the facility by the child’s parent. The Director explained that if the facility becomes aware of an outbreak or communicable disease/ illness, parents are notified through multiple methods, including posted bulletin boards at the facility, verbal communications to the parents, and the facilities school app. No other children are out ill or due to an illness at this time.

LPA did not observe any children exhibiting visible signs of illness. LPA did observe morning drop off procedures staff conducted health checks for each child upon arrival to assess for any observable signs of illness prior to the children staying in care. LPA Perry additionally reviewed the facilities written policies regarding daily health checks and exclusion of ill children. The facility’s parent handbook states, “ in order to help prevent the spread of children's diseases each child receives a daily health check upon arrival at the center no child should be accepted without contact between center staff and the person bringing the child

Allegations #2: Physical Plant- Staff do not maintain the facility in clean and sanitary condition.

The complaint alleges that the facility is not, “properly cleaning and disinfecting the center. The RP also expressed concerns that the two-year-old class has been outside for 20–25 minutes in 90-degree weather. According to the RP, there is a large tree that provides shade; however, the water tables and other activity tables are not placed under the shade.” LPA Perry attempted to reach the reporting party and was unsuccessful.

LPA conducted interviews with children, and no disclosures were made pertaining to the above allegation.

LPA conducted interview with parents, and no disclosures were made pertaining to the above allegation.

LPA conducted interviews with staff regarding the allegation. Staff interviewed consistently stated that a professional cleaning service comes to the facility twice daily to clean the facility in addition staff are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing classrooms throughout the day. All staff interviewed explained that any toys observed to have been placed in a child's mouth are immediately removed and placed in a designated container to be cleaned and sanitized before returned to the classroom staff further stated that they routinely clean and disinfect surfaces throughout the day to help maintain and clean and sanitary environment for the children. Additionally, staff stated that the facility monitors weather conditions daily and takes appropriate precautions during periods of extreme heat. Staff explained that children have access to shaded outdoor areas and are provided with drinking water while outdoors. Staff further stated that if temperatures become hot outdoor activities are moved either to earlier times, cooler hours of the day, or children remain indoors with alternative activities.

LPA interviewed facility director/ Site Supervisor who stated per declaration that, “Servicon is the company that comes twice a day to do our Cleaning / trash collection. Midday (12pm) person takes out all trash restroom needs, sweeps restrooms. In the evening the cleaning crew cleans all tables chairs and furniture countertops. They also sweep and mop all classrooms and entire facility. They also take out dirty linen on a daily basis.” Additionally director state that weather is monitored during extreme heat. Director states that she

LPA Perry observed the facility implementing appropriate precautions due to extreme heat. Outside playtimes were observed to be adjusted as needed due to the heat. Children were observed to be provided with drinking water throughout both indoors as well as outdoors. LPA observed water igloo jugs filled with cold water for drinking both indoors and outdoors. Facility was observed to be taken appropriate measures to protect the health and safety of the children during these heat conditions. LPA observe the facility to be clean. LPA observed sanitary buckets in the classrooms and used as needed. Teachers were also observed to be cleaning throughout the day. LPA did observe that facility held a meeting with parents on July 8, 2026, which they talked about inclement weather schedules.

This agency has investigated the complaint, allegation #1 alleging staff accept children with signs of illness into care and allegation #2, alleging staff do not maintain the facility in clean and sanitary condition. Based upon the evidence as presented above, the allegations have been determined to be Unsubstantiated. A finding of Unsubstantiated means that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore at this time the above allegations are unsubstantiated.

There were no deficiencies cited on the above-mentioned allegations per California Code of Regulations Title 22.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Site Supervisor/ Director, Evelyn Hernandez.