complaint·June 1, 2023

LS claimed staff were required to use and signed off on a checklist for their daily cleaning during the children’s nap time, and toys that went in a child’s mouth went in a toy bath to either be cleaned at night or when the class closed; and staff used soap and water to clean items such as chair handles and frequently touched surfaces. Furthermore, the facility contracted with an outsourced cleaning services to clean the toilets, floors, carpet, countertops in each class, take out the trash, on the evening of Mon, Wed & Fri. A training was held several weeks ago, to discuss and remind staff of the requirements to clean, management went to each classroom to provide staff with guidance on cleaning; and the closing manager would clean the class if a staff did not have time to clean. Staff at the front desk continued to screen children for illness and children that are sick or had temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit were sent home. The statements provided by S1-S7 indicated some staff felt there was a lot of HFM outbreaks, and staff claimed they washed the children’s hands before meals, after using the bathroom and activities, and facility management instructed them to use disinfectants such as Lysol on frequently touched surfaces while the children were sleeping. Staff confirmed an outsourced vendor cleaned the facility on Mon, Wed & Fri, in addition to staff using a checklist for daily cleaning. Staff claimed they used soap and water and disinfectant to clean and/or sanitize tables, counters/sink areas, shelves, light dimmers, in addition to taking out the trash, sweeping/mopping the floor, cleaning bathroom(s), conducting toy baths; and S2 & S7 felt they did not have enough time to thoroughly clean their classrooms. P1-P5 did not report any concern(s), and P4 reported during pick up time, she saw staff sweeping, mopping and taking out the trash, and parents further expressed when they arrived at the facility, it appeared to be clean. P1 felt the spread of HFM was not related to the facility’s cleanliness but could be attributed to children spreading germs. Parents validated their child was screened for illness and had their body temperature taken by staff at the front desk, and whenever there was an outbreak of a contagious disease, the facility notified parents in a timely manner via an online parent application; as well as parents saw signs posted throughout the facility and on the classroom doors. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. 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. There was no violation of California Code of Regulations cited at this time. Appeal Rights were provided.