Incident investigation·April 16, 2021

On 04/16/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Candis Rodriguez conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA met with Director Tasha Avalos, explained purpose of inspection and took a census. On 04/15/2021, facility reported to Community Care Licensing there is a stomach virus going around the facility, causing children to experience vomiting. One child experienced vomiting on 04/12/2021, and two children were sent home vomiting on 04/13/2021. Many other parents notified facility their children are also experiencing vomiting. This facility has three licenses, including an infant license (103801327) and school age license (103801328). The classrooms affected at this time are as follows: Preschool classroom, Discovery Preschool classroom, Infant classroom, Toddler classroom, and School Age classroom. Director stated facility contacted Department of Public Health (DPH) on 04/15/2021. Facility was advised they can remain open, to thoroughly clean facility frequently, and requested facility to track illness activity and report to DPH. DPH advised affected children should remain out of the facility for at least 48 hours and symptom-free. Director provided LPA with the most current list of affected children. At this time, there are 19 children and 2 staff members who experienced symptoms of gastroenteritis/norovirus and are required to stay home for 48 hours. Director stated facility sent out a notice to all parents on 04/15/2021 of a potential gastroenteritis/norovirus outbreak. Director provided LPA with a copy of the notice sent to parents. Director stated facility has been thoroughly cleaning frequently during the day, including carpets, toys, and other commonly touched surfaces. Facility conducts health checks and screens all children upon arrival for illness, including taking temperature with a no-touch thermometer. (continued on LIC 809-C) Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 no deficiency cited during today's inspection. An exit interview conducted with Director, Tasha Avalos. A Notice of Site Visit was posted on Parents Board. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 (Notice of Site Visit) is required to be posted for 30 days.