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32 | Pertaining to the allegation, Staff do not keep the facility free of pests.
Per Reporting Party (RP) There is a flea infestation in the classrooms, children and staff have been bitten.
Per Staff #1 (S1) on 8/12/25 and 8/19/25, two staff reported they saw fleas in the play yard. One staff member is from the infant side and one from the preschool. A photo was taken with 2 fleas on a staff hand. The center called Western Exterminator to inspect. Per the inspectors reports there were no evidence of fleas or an infestation. Per Staff #1 Notice of Pesticide Application was posted and the center was treated on 8/15/25 and 8/20/25 and glue traps were put down in the classrooms on 8/20/25 and 8/21/25. LPA observed the glue traps on 8/22/25 which did not show any evidence of any insects being present on the traps. However, the photo obtained from the center shows 2 fleas present on a staff hand which proves fleas are present at the facility. The center has been proactive in providing pest treatment once notified. There is no children have been harmed or bitten.
Based upon evidence obtained during this investigation, the above allegation has been determined to be Substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standards has been met.
A Type B citation is being issued. See LIC9099-D for deficiency cited.
Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Adena Amalian.
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