COVID-19 check·March 29, 2022

On 3/29/22 at approximately 1:20 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Pena conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPA was met at the entry point by Jenifer Sedero, Associate Executive Director. LPA introduced himself, displayed his department identification and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of this visit was to review California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Guidelines regarding COVID-19. LPA was later joined by Brenda Stevens, Program Director. The classrooms were toured, and LPA observed that the facility was operating within ratio & capacity. Physical distancing, hand-washing stations and sufficient and current resources were observed. COVID-19-related safety and informational posters are visibly posted for parents, children and staff. Following the tour, LPA discussed with Director Stevens the current COVID-19 guidance including but not limited to masking, vaccines, visitors, isolation for illness, responding and reporting positives and outbreaks and travel considerations. The director is aware that mask use is highly recommended. LPA provided the director with COVID-19 printouts of CDPH guidance and the weblink to the current guidance https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Child-Care-Guidance.aspx ). LPA also discussed and provided the Director with printouts of Provider Information Notices (PIN) 22-01.1-CCLD, and 22-10-CCP related to current COVID-19 guidance. When asked, the Director outlined COVID-19 protocols that have been implemented at the center to include but not limited to; staying current with COVID-19 guidance and resources, hand washing and cough etiquette practices and signs, ongoing communication with families and staff, having assigned staff sanitize and disinfect the center, including high traffic surfaces. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with Director Stevens. A notice of site visit was given to Director Stevens which must remain posted for 30 days.