COVID-19 check·September 2, 2022

On 9/2/22, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Case Management – COVID-19 inspection and met with Ruby Alcantar Site Supervisor of the abovementioned Child Care Center. LPA informed Site Supervisor of the purpose for the inspection and completed a COVID-19 pre-screening questions prior to the commencement of the inspection. LPA, along with Site Supervisor, toured the facility, inside and outside. LPA notes seven children are in care along with five staff members providing care and supervision. This inspection is a follow-up on a COVID-19 outbreak (three exposures) reported by facility staff to CCLD on 8/29/22. CCLD provided a Tele - Rapid Assistance Support Team (RAST) inspection on 8/12/20, where CCLD provided COVID-19 resources, current Childcare Industry Guidance, and a COVID-19 self-assessment guide to the facility. LPA observed facility staff wearing masks upon arrival to the facility. LPA notes the CCC is an infant program with a toddler option and children over the age of two are encouraged to wear face coverings. The CCC has disinfectants and cleaning compounds throughout the facility which are readily available to staff members but inaccessible to children in care. Temperatures of children entering the CCC are taken and staff members asked individuals entering the CCC COVID related pre screening questions. Social distancing is maintained as best able by the staff members at the CCC. LPA discussed facility’s written plan when a staff member or child tests positive for COVID-19 and developing a written communication plan with parents/guardians to share information and guidelines in their preferred language. LPA discussed COVID-19 Vaccines, Testing, Face coverings, Essential Protective Equipment and Supplies, Physical Distancing, Ventilation, Isolation for Illness, Cleaning and Disinfection, Hand washing, Food Service and Meal Times, How to Respond to Exposures or Outbreaks, and Resilience Tips during the (CONT 809-C) Pandemic. LPA reviewed that facility maintains a current COVID-19 Child Care Program Self-Assessment Guide/Mitigation plan. LPA also provided the following resources: - Official Public Health and Child Care Guidance for COVID-19. - COVID-19 Child Care Resources: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/covid-19-child-care-resources There were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection. 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 Site Supervisor Ruby Alcantar.