Incident investigation·April 19, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother conducted a Case Management inspection at the facility after receiving an Unusual Incident/Injury Report (UIR) on 04/07/23. LPA met with Licensee/Center Director, Saprina Rodriguez (L1). The UIR stated that a child, Child 1 (C1) broke out in a rash while in care on 04/04/23 and that on 04/07/23 the facility was notified that C1 had Chickenpox (Varicella). The UIR stated that C1\342\200\231s immunization records were reviewed and C1 did not have a record of a vaccination for Varicella on record. C1 is beyond the age that children are required to receive the Varicella vaccination to be present at a Child Care Center. During a telephone interview with L1 on 04/10/23 at 11:58am, L1 stated that C1's birth date is 07/09/21, C1 was first enrolled on 07/11/22 but left the program on 08/03/22 to later re-enrolled. L1 stated that C1 was re-enrolled on 03/08/23 and is still currently enrolled. L1 stated that C1 did not have the Varicella vaccine and was admitted into the facility on 03/08/23, a time when she was over due for the Varicella vaccine. Based on interview with L1 and record review during today\342\200\231s inspection, the Licensee admitted C1 into the facility on 03/08/23 without all of the required immunizations. The following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Saprina Rodriguez.