Complaint·September 15, 2021

AMENDED report was approved by Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Maria Mueller on 10/4/2021. Licensee did not call public health for advice when S1 and C1 received positive test results therefore it is unknown what the advice regarding closure of the Family Child Care Home or continued quarantine dates for family members may have been. Licensee did not contact the Community Care Licensing (CCL) office to report that a close contact had been self isolating and/or tested positive for COVID19. Licensee did not notify public health or CCL when she received notification on 9/7/2021 from a parent of a child in care who had tested positive for COVID 19. Licensee stated that she was not aware of the need to notify CCL. On 9/13/2021, Licensee contacted CCL to report that seven (7) children in care in addition to S1 and C1 had tested positive for COVID19 between the dates of 8/29/21 and 9/8/2021. Licensee stated that she is subscribed to receive Provider Information Notices (PINs) from Community Care Licensing Division via email. LPA provided PIN 20-11-CCP dated 5/21/2020 which states the following on page 7: "If a facility has been impacted by an individual who has been exposed or tested positive for COVID-19, please adhere to CDPH’s guidelines and contact your local county public health department, report the incident to your local regional office, and communicate with your families about it." Based on LPAs observations, interviews which were conducted, documents gathered and/or record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) are found SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 or Health and Safety Code, are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. LPA advised Licensee California Department of Public Health COVID-19 guidelines for child care programs can be accessed on-line at www.cdss.ca.gov . COVID19 Information for San Luis Obispo County can be found at www.emergencyslo.org/en/covid19.aspx . An exit interview was conducted and Plans of Corrections were reviewed and developed with the Licensee. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Licensee, Danielle Zemaitis, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents. LPA provided a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) to be posted. FAILURE TO POST THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FOR 30 DAYS MAY RESULT IN A $100.00 CIVIL PENALTY.