COVID-19 check·March 3, 2022

On 3/3/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lillian Casillas conducted an unannounced Case Management – COVID-19 inspection to follow up on reported positive cases of COVID-19. Upon arrival, LPA met with the Licensee, Dawn Speciale. LPA conducted a risk assessment and toured the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed infants and 2 staff. According to the Unusual Incident Reports LIC 624, on 01/12/2022- 3 staff tested positive for COVID-19. Licensee stated that all staff who tested positive for COVID-19 isolated and were cleared to return to the facility on 1/18/2022, 1/24/2022 and 2/17/2022 . See LIC 812 COVID-19 Follow Up for additional information about the positive COVID-19 cases. During this inspection, LPA observed COVID-19 related signs/posters throughout the facility. Each classroom includes a sanitation area with face masks and hand sanitizer. LPA observed all bathrooms fully stocked with soap and paper towels. Materials and equipment are not shared and are sanitized daily. During the visit LPA and Licensee discussed the following best practices: Arrival Procedures - Children and staff must complete temperature checks and wellness checks every morning before entering the facility. Face Masks - All children and staff are required to wear a face mask indoors. Face masks will not be required indoors starting 3/12/2022, although the practice remains recommended. Face masks are no longer required outdoors. [CONTINUE ON PAGE 2] PAGE 2 Isolation area - Isolation area is located in the room in between the rear classroom and the napping area. A designated staff will stay with the child until the parent arrives. Cleaning and Disinfecting - The outdoor play area and classrooms are sanitized daily. High-touch surface areas are sanitized throughout the day. Reporting Requirements – All COVID-19 positives cases are to be reported to the Department of Public Health. In addition, report all positives cases and closure of facility or classrooms to Community Care Licensing (CCL). When reporting Unusual Incidents, call CCL within 24 hours and submit Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 within 7 days. No deficiencies are cited, per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report (LIC 809) and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Licensee.