COVID-19 check·March 3, 2022

On 03/03/2022 at 11:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deborah Lowe conducted an unannounced Case Management \342\200\223 COVID-19 inspection for the purpose of following up on 3 Unusual Incident Reports (UIR) submitted on 01/12/2022 and 2 UIRs on 1/25/2022. LPA Lowe met with Director, Jillian Marsh and Assistant Director Jessica Bulkin, who toured LPA through the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed 73 children in care with 12 staff. Staff present were observed to have their criminal record clearances. According to the UIR, on 01/12/2022 \342\200\223 1 child was reported as testing positive for COVID-19. According to the UIR, on 01/25/2022 \342\200\223 2 children were reported as testing positive for COVID-19. According to the 2 nd UIR, 01/25/2022 \342\200\223 1 child was reported as testing positive for COVID-19. Director stated all of the children who were reported positive COVID have all isolated and have since all returned to the facility. LPA Lowe observed the children who were reported with positive COVID to be in attendance during visit. During visit LPA Lowe observed the children and staff wearing masks. Classrooms were observed to have a supply of children and adult masks. Soap and paper towels were observed to be available at all handwashing sinks and hand sanitizer available in each room. Facility uses an app called Tadpoles electronic sign in/out, Director stated there is a health screening within the Tadpoles app that families complete before dropping off. Facility has two wellness stations for temperature checks and verification that parents completed the health screening. LPA Lowe observed COVID-19 signage at the entrance door to the facility" COVID Requirements" that states wearing mask, social distancing of 6 feet, washing hands, and do not enter if feeling symptoms. In facility LPA observed signs for mask wearing and washing hands. LPA Lowe observed facility supply of PPE COVID supplies as gloves, hand sanitizing wipes, cleaning spray, 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. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report (LIC 809), appeal rights, and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Director, Jillian Marsh..