COVID-19 check·March 3, 2022

On 03/03/2022 at 8:07 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deborah Lowe conducted an unannounced Case Management – COVID-19 inspection for the purpose of following up on 2 Unusual Incident Reports (UIR) submitted on 01/18/2022 and 1/28/2022. LPA Lowe met with Director, Fides-Leah Sotto, who toured LPA through the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed 24 children in care with 5 staff. Staff present were observed to have their criminal record clearances. According to the UIR, on 01/18/2022 - 2 staff members were reported as testing positive for COVID-19. At the time staff tested positive children were still on winter break. Children returned to facility from winter break on 1/24/2022. According to the UIR, on 01/28/2022 – 1 child was reported as testing positive for COVID-19. Director stated all of the children and staff who were reported positive COVID have all isolated and have since all returned to the facility. LPA Lowe observed the child who was reported with positive COVID to be in attendance during visit. The staff who tested positive were absent from facility during visit. At 8:10 am LPA Lowe observed children drop off, LPA observed staff taking children temperature and reviewing a tablet with parent. Director stated the tablet was staff verifying the parent completed the online health assessment. LPA Lowe reviewed Daily Health Card for staff and children. Starting at 8:20 am during facility tour LPA Lowe observed the children having snack within the classrooms. LPA observed staff wearing masks, soap and paper towels were observed to be available at all handwashing sinks and hand sanitizer available in each room. At 9:10 am LPA Lowe observed on site COVID testing provided by testing facility. Children were observed to be wearing masks. LPA Lowe observed COVID-19 signage throughout the facility for mask wearing, washing hands, and stay safe 6 feet apart. LPA Lowe observed two drop off/ pickup gates. Director stated room #1 and room #2 gate is designated at the front gate and room #3 and room #4 are designated at the back gate to ensure social distancing. Both gates were observed with visitor sign stating, “Strict Visiting Rules Are In Place”. LPA observed visitors log. LPA Lowe observed facility supply of PPE COVID supplies as gloves, hand sanitizing wipes, cleaning wipes, children mask, adult masks, and thermometers. LPA Lowe discussed with Director current COVID-19 resources and guidance. No deficiencies are cited, per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report (LIC 809) and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Director, Fides-Leah Sotto.