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Inspection visit

COVID-19 check

JOYFUL BEGININGS ENRICHMENT CENTERLicense 1038085671 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/22/2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diane Mercado, conducted an unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection was to address issues regarding reporting requirements as required per regulations. LPA met with Director, Amelita Davis, and took a census. During today\342\200\231s inspection, Director stated that several staff members and children in care had tested positive for Covid-19. As a result, facility had to close to prevent further spread of Covid-19. No report or notification was made to the Department as required per regulation. LPA informed Director that any epidemic outbreaks, affecting two or more individuals (children/staff) need to be reported to the Department within the next working day/normal business hours. LPA printed out a copy of reporting requirements and provided Director with information, including contact information, on how to make such report. LPA also informed that in addition, a written report with specific information related to the incident needs to be submitted to the Department within 7 days following the occurrence of an incident. Per California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 12 Chapter 1, the following deficiency is being cited. (See 809-D). Exit interview conducted with Director. Appeal rights were provided. Notice of Site to be posted for 30 days.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101212(d)(1)(E)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    (d)Upon the occurrence..... (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report....(d)(2) shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.(1)Events reported shall include the following: (E) Epidemic outbreaks. The above requirement was not met as evidenced during interviews conducted with staff and review of facility records revealing information, in which facility failed to report Covid-19 outbreaks to the Department. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

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What happened during the September 22, 2021 inspection of JOYFUL BEGININGS ENRICHMENT CENTER?

This was a other inspection of JOYFUL BEGININGS ENRICHMENT CENTER on September 22, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to JOYFUL BEGININGS ENRICHMENT CENTER on September 22, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "(d)Upon the occurrence..... (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Depart..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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