complaint·June 28, 2022

Licensee disclosed that she was notified on 06/22/2022 that a child enrolled in care was diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease. The last day that the child was in care was on 06/08/2022. The Licensee provided proof via photographs that the child did not have a rash, blemishes or any indications of being ill while in care. Licensee stated that she asked other parents/guardians if there children showed any signs of having a fever, rash, or spots. Licensee denied being notified by any other parent that their child was ill or diagnosed with anything. Licensee did not obtain a doctor's note from the child's parent/guardian for the diagnosis. Licensee did not report to the Department that she was notified of the diagnosis. During the inspection, LPA advised the Licensee of reporting requirements. Licensee completed an Unusual Incident/Injury Report ( LIC 624) and provided a copy of the report to LPA. Based on the information obtained, there is a preponderance of the evidence to prove that Licensee, Maria Hernandez failed to report the incident to the Department per Title 22, Reporting Requirements. Therefore, the allegation is substantiated. LPA issued an Advisory Note - Technical Violation (LIC 9102TV) to the Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Licensee, Maria Hernandez. Licensee disclosed that she was notified on 06/22/2022 that a child enrolled in care was diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease. The last day that the child was in care was on 06/08/2022. The Licensee provided proof via photographs that the child did not have a rash, blemishes or any indications of being ill while in care. Licensee stated that she asked other parents/guardians if there children showed any signs of having a fever, rash, or spots. Licensee denied being notified by any other parent that their child was ill or diagnosed with anything. Licensee did not obtain a doctor's note from the child's parent/guardian for the diagnosis. Licensee did not report to the Department that she was notified of the diagnosis. During the inspection, LPA advised the Licensee of reporting requirements. Licensee completed an Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624) and provided a copy of the report to LPA. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the child sustained the infection at the child care home; therefore, the complaint allegation is unsubstantiated. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Licensee, Maria Hernandez.