Disease outbreak check·September 21, 2023

On 9/21/2023 an unannounced Case Management-Incident inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Carolyn Tuba who was following-up on an Unusual Incident Report. Covid risk assessment was conducted, and LPA wore appropriate gear. LPA met with Director, Kristy Knight. Director guided LPA on a tour of the infant program and took a census of 7 children with 4 staff. There were 3 cases of Covid confirmed on 9/11/2023, 9/13/2023 and 9/18/2023 and was reported to the Department on 09/18/2023 via a written report emailed to Community Care Licensing Department. The facility reported the incident in a timely manner. LPA interviewed Director and she confirmed that staff and families were informed. Should anyone test positive then they need to quarantine for 5 days. The Department of Health was notified but they informed Director to call in after 5 positive cases. The facility conducted deep cleaning and disinfecting of the facility, including toys and classrooms. Mask wearing has been encouraged and parents have been told to Covid test children at home. Director stated that children and staff will be sent home if they display any symptoms. No citations are being issued at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Kristy Knight. Page 1 of 1