March 3, 2023
What Happened
LPA conducted an unannounced case management visit after learning the facility had a hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreak in December 2022. Licensing records showed the facility failed to report the outbreak to the department, and a Type B deficiency was cited.
Observations
- Five children tested positive for hand, foot, and mouth disease between December 4 and December 16, 2022
- The facility failed to notify Licensing of the outbreak
- Reporting requirements were discussed with the interim director
- A Type B deficiency was cited
Citations Issued
101212 Reporting Requirements(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (1) below, a report shall be made to the Department…(E)Epidemic outbreaks. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA learned that five children at the center contracted Hand Foot and Mouth disease (HFM) between 12/4 to 12/16/22 and that the outbreak was not reported to Licensing. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
What does this citation mean? →Data sourced from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) public records. Updated weekly. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.