Incident investigation·August 15, 2022

On 8/15/22 at 1:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keturah Lane conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow up on an unusual incident report. The report was regarding (received 8/9/22) four children (3 in Walrus and 1 in Whale rooms) contracting Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFM). Upon arrival, LPA Lane met with facility representative Director Nora Camacho and toured the facility. Census was 58 children in 5 rooms with 20 staff members. LPA Lane observed appropriate capacity and ratio while at the facility. LPA interviewed staff members in the Whale and Walrus classrooms. One additional case was reported to LPA Lane that happened in the Walrus room (4 cases). All 5 children reported with HFM have returned to the facility and there have been no further cases. Staff members stated they deep cleaned the classrooms, toys and are sanitizing several times per day. Facility is still keeping children separated by cohorts and wearing masks inside the facility. Based upon inspection and interviews with staff it was found that staff did their best to prevent spread of the disease and notified parents to monitor children at home for symptoms. No deficiencies cited Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Director Nora Camacho. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.