ReadyRule: Public inspection record
CCRC HEADSTART - NEW GROVE
License #197750193 · Los Angeles, CA
Disease outbreak check · October 24, 2024
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Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On October 24, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annelise Villa arrived at the facility for a case management visit. Present at the visit were Cristian Brebu Environmental Health Specialist III, Angela Vidal-Sanga District Public Health Nurse, Erick Morales Director, and Noemi Tovar Early Learning Supervisor, Danielle Tejada Site Health Specialist. The purpose of the visit was to follow up on an Unusual Incident reported by the facility via telephone on October 18, 2024. The report indicated a recent outbreak of an unknown illness at the facility.
During the visit, LPA Villa conducted a census of the children present and discussed the details of the outbreak.
The outbreak involved 25 children and staff experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea between October 14, 2024, through October 22, 2024, across multiple classrooms.
On October 14, 2024, Child #1 and Staff #1 experienced cough, diarrhea, vomiting.
On October 16, 2024, Child #2 experienced diarrhea.
On October 17, 2024, Child #3 and Child #4, experienced stomachache and lethargy.
On October 18, 2024, Children #5 through #10 and Staff #2 and #3 experienced diarrhea, vomiting, cough, runny nose, fever, and stomach aches.
On October 21, 2024, Child #11 and Staff #4 experienced stomachache, cough, and diarrhea.
On October 22, 2024, Staff #5 experienced stomachache and diarrhea.
On October 23, 2024, Children #12-#18 experienced nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
On October 24, 2024, Children #19 and Child #20 experienced nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
During these incidents, affected Children were sent to the isolation area and parents were contacted for pickup. Cubbies, cots, and sheets were washed and disinfected the same day, and this cleaning continues on a weekly basis. Children's blankets and clothes are cleaned by the facility, and affected Children were not allowed to return until they were symptom-free. The local L.A. County Department of Public Health was notified of the outbreak by Noemi Tovar.
LPA Villa observed postings regarding a suspected communicable disease outbreak on the doors of each classroom. Site Supervisor also stated parents were informed via Learning Genie, an electronic communication system used by the facility. LPA confirmed that proper protocols for sanitizing and cleaning the facility were followed, including:
Parents received an Exposure Notice.
Additional cleaning was conducted, and floors, toys, surfaces, and furniture were sanitized in all classrooms. Staff have adjusted cleaning schedules to be twice daily, instead of the once daily. Staff notified the L.A. County Health Department and have been providing updates as cases arise.
At this time, further follow up is needed. An exit interview was held. Appeal rights along with a copy of this report was provided at the time of visit.
