June 1, 2022
What Happened
During the case-management visit, staff were observed spraying children's shoes with Lysol at check-in and keeping parents outside for drop-off and pick-up. Management was told that the screening routine could continue only if parents were allowed to enter in a way that respected their rights.
Observations
- children's shoes were sprayed with Lysol and water solution on a rubber mat at check-in
- parents were required to wait outside and were not allowed to enter for drop-off or pick-up
- children's temperatures were taken as part of the sign-in process
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in soles children's shoes were being sprayed with Lycol and water solution which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care, since the lycol is not to be used in that way.
What does this citation mean? →b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) To enter and inspect the child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857.Parents were not allowed to enter the center due to Covid.
Data sourced from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) public records. Updated weekly. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.