COVID-19 check·February 14, 2022

On February 14, 2022 at 11:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Rios conducted an unannounced Case Management – COVID-19 inspection and met with Karen Vill. LPA informed the purpose for the inspection and completed a COVID-19 pre-screening questions prior to the commencement of the inspection. Director gave LPA a of the facility, inside and outside. This inspection is a follow-up on COVID-19 outbreaks reported by facility staff to CCL between 1/6/2022-1/20/2022. LPA provided a Rapid Assistance Support Team (RAST) inspection during the visit, where LPA 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.All children were masking as well. Facility is taking temperatures upon arrival outside at entrance and has Covid-19 signs posted. Facility has cleaners come in every night and staff clean through out the day and is implementing physical distancing and hand washing. LPA discussed facility’s written plan for 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, Handwashing, Food Service and Meal Times, How to Respond to Exposures or Outbreaks, and Resilience Tips during the Pandemic. LPA reviewed that facility maintains a current Covid-19 Child Care Program Mitigation plan on file and provided facility with the self-assessment. LPA also provided the following resources: - Official Public Health and Child Care Guidance for COVID-19 – Updated 1/26/2022. - 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 the sit supervisor Karen Vill.