Follow-up·September 9, 2021

On 9/9/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ocegueda conducted an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of discussing the play structure that was added to the facility earlier this year, to discuss Covid-19 safety precautions and observation regarding ratio. LPA met with Myaiah Moroles and Director Theresa Martin. LPA toured the facility and took a census. On 9/9/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ocegueda inspected the newly installed play structure. LPA observed the play structure was labeled for use of children 2-5 years old. Per lead teacher Myaiah Morales, she stated to LPA that it was not a donation and the play structure was brand new and installed by licensees husband. There was substantial cushioning (wood chips) in fall zones and throughout the area where the play structure was today. The play structure was sturdy without defects. High touch areas were observed to have hand prints and it was recommended that the play structures high touch areas be wiped down and disinfected regularly. The play structure was installed earlier in 2021, but the exact date was unknown. LPA reviewed the requirement to inform the Department of this type of change and the pertaining regulation was reviewed. The play structure was approved for use today. Also reviewed today, was the requirement of staff and children to wear masks. An attempt should be made by staff to encourage and remind children in positive manner to continue to wear their masks indoors as recommended by the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) and local Health Department to help reduce the spread of Covid-19. LPA observed several parents walk in at drop off children without a mask. Staff was observed asking the parents to wear a mask. LPA recommended that staff monitor parents before entering the facility to ensure they have a mask at drop off or that the child be dropped off at the door if the parent does not have a mask so as to not put staff and other children at risk. Parents should not be denied entry per their parents rights, however parents should wear a mask upon entering, practice social distancing and not prolong their presence past the necessary time at the facility. LPA also reviewed reporting requirements as it pertains to any Covid-19 positive cases in the facility that included any staff, children or parent. Report continued on 809-C LPA Ocegueda addressed ratio with Director as it was observed today that one teacher was supervising 19 children for approximately 10-15 minutes combined. The other side of the room had 11 children that were being supervised by 3 qualified teachers and Director. The classroom was divided by an approximately 6 foot divider that was solid and not see through. There was staff walking back and forth between the two spaces at times, however were mostly on the other side of the room. LPA reviewed this observation with Director Theresa. Director Theresa immediately went to assist teacher placing them back in ratio. Per California Code of Regulation, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the following deficiency was cited (see LIC 809-D). Appeal Rights were provided. An exit interview was conducted with Director Theresa Martin. Copy of Notice of Site Visit LIC 9213 will be posted for 30 days.