COVID-19 check·March 3, 2022

On March 3, 2022 at 10:25 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Martina Jimenez and Maryrose Breault, conducted an unannounced Case Management – COVID-19 inspection and met with, Program Director, Erika Maldonado, and Assistant Program Director, Serineh Vartani. The Assistant Program Director gave LPAs a of the facility, inside and outside. This inspection is a follow-up on COVID-19 outbreaks reported by facility staff to CCL between January 14, 2022 - February 10, 2022. CCL provided a Tele - Rapid Assistance Support Team (RAST) inspection on January 5, 2021, 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. 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 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 Pandemic. This Report Continues on LIC 809C 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 – Updated 2/28/2022. - 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 Program Director, Erika Maldonado, and Assistant Program Director, Serineh Vartani.