197417579-9-9-2021-30-CC-MNEL-C73NPU-20210921103854

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197417579
Report Date: 09/09/2021
Date Signed: 09/09/2021 01:06:01 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/28/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Sabrina Martinez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20210628083417

FACILITY NAME:	REDFIELD FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	197417579
ADMINISTRATOR:	SIGALIT REDFIELD		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(310) 663-2169
CITY:	SANTA MONICA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90402
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 14	DATE:	09/09/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	Sigal Redfield, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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Allegation #1: Children who are sick are not sent home.
Allegation #2: There is no screening for temperatures or illness when parents drop off their children.
Allegation #3: Masks are not being required.
Allegation #4: Facility has an outbreak of hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
Allegation #5: Ratios are not adhered to.
Allegation #6: Provider is not at the facility a sufficient number of hours.
Allegation #7: Staff are not chaning diapers regularly.
Allegation #8: Daycare child has diaper rashes.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 09/09/2021 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Martinez conducted an unannounced site visit at Redfield Family Child Care Home for the purpose of delivering the findings for the above-mentioned allegations. LPA Martinez met with Sigal Redfield, Licensee. LPA Martinez followed COVID-19 Safety Guidelines during this investigation, LPA wore a face covering, sanitized hands, and maintained social distance whenever possible. LPA observed 14 children being supervised by licensee and 4 other adults.

On 07/22/2021, LPA conducted the initial visit and observed a hand sanitizer by the front gate. A sign informing parents to keep children home when they're sick is also posted on the gate. LPA observed 5 children in care being supervised by licensee and 2 staff members. LPA interviewed licensee and staff who stated that children are being screened upon their arrival at the facility and are immediately sent home when exhibiting symptoms such as fever, frequent sneezing, vomiting, etc. LPA also observed children wearing masks while playing outside in the yard. LPA also obtained a copy of the child care facility roster and

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina Martinez	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/09/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 30-CC-20210628083417

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: REDFIELD FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 197417579
	VISIT DATE: 09/09/2021

NARRATIVE

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copies of children's records.

On 09/01/2021, LPA conducted a review of records and observed that three children were diagnosed with Hand, Foot and Mouth disease between 06/20/2021, and 06/22/2021 and 06/27/2021. Per the LA County Department of Public Health, outbreaks include a minimum of 5 confirmed cases and/or individuals with symptoms consistent with infection occurring within a 72-hour (3 day) period.

On 09/09/2021, LPA conducted a subsequent visit at the facility and observed 14 children who were about to transition from the yard and back to the dining room for lunchtime. LPA also observed licensee and 4 other adults providing care and supervision. LPA spoke with licensee and facility staff who stated that children's diapers are consistently being checked throughout the day and are being changed at 10:30 am, before nap time (around 12:30 pm-1pm), and as soon as children wake up from their nap.

Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the above alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are found to be unsubstantiated. The investigation regarding the allegations has been completed and it has been determined that the facility is not in violation of Title 22 Regulations. No deficiencies will be issued.

LPA also provided the following documents/ resources to licensee: CDC's Stay Home When Sick Poster, CDC's Please Wear A Mask Poster, LA County Dept. of Public Health's Acute Communicable Disease Control Manual (Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease), LACDPH Outbreak/Unusual Disease Report Form, COVID-19 Exposure Management Plan Guidance in ECE Sites, Screening and Exposure Decision Pathways for Symptomatic Persons and Contacts of Potentially Infected Persons at Educational Institution, LACDPH ECE Notice To Customers Indoor Masks Required, LACDPH Hand washing Guidance, LACDPH ECE Guidance, and CDC's Diapering Procedures.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal rights were reviewed and provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina Martinez	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/09/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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