COVID-19 check·September 14, 2022

On 9/14/22, at 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosie Breault conducted an unannounced Case Management \342\200\223 COVID-19 inspection and met with Terese Munoz- Hill, site supervisor, of the above-mentioned Child Care Center (CCC). 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. There were 73 children in care and 11 staff. This inspection is a follow-up on a COVID-19 outbreak reported by facility to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) on 8/28/22. CCLD provided a Tele - Rapid Assistance Support Team (RAST) inspection on 11/12/2020, where CCLD provided COVID-19 resources, current Childcare Industry Guidance, and a COVID-19 self-assessment guide to the facility. LPA observed signs indicating masks are required upon entry and latest Covid-19 health protocol. The CCC has disinfectants and cleaning compounds throughout the facility which are readily available to staff members but inaccessible to children in care. Bathrooms have signs, ample, safe hand washing implements, and sinks. Health and wellness checks of children entering the CCC gate are taken, and staff members ask parents entering the CCC COVID related pre screening questions. Children have individual sign in and out sheets with pens for one time use then sanitized. Each classroom has ample ventilation, cubbies are outside of the classrooms with children\342\200\231s personal items separated. All classrooms have quarantine protocol and isolated areas for children who develop symptoms during school while parents are notified. Covid-19 information is shared to all families via BrightWheel App and email. CONTINUED ON LIC809C LPA discussed facility\342\200\231s 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 pandemic 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 Terese Munoz- Hill, Site Supervisor.