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25 | Covid-19 State of Emergency
On April 7, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst, Leilani Curtis, conducted an unannounced inspection via Zoom to follow up on a self reported incident that occurred between 3/31/21 and 4/1/21 wherein an unauthorized person entered the facility after normal operating hours. LPA met with Director Evelyn Kensel and proceeded to tour the facility. There were 19 children with 8 staff members present. Appropriate ratio/capacity were observed. Staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility.
LPA interviewed the director, staff #1, staff #2 & staff #3. Sometime between the hours of 9:00 p.m. on March 31, 2021 and 7:00 a.m. on April 1, 2021 an unauthorized person entered the Snails classroom. When the opening staff arrived on April 1, 2021, they found the lock on the Snails classroom door damaged. The indoor equipment was in disarray and sand was on the carpeted area. Some of the children’s blankets, sheets & diaper bags were missing from cubbies. The children were taken outside to the playground while the classroom was deep cleaned and sanitized. All snacks that were in the classroom were thrown away. The parents of children in the class were notified of the incident. Parents were advised if their child's belongings were taken.
The director states that the broken door lock has been repaired and the incident was reported to the San Diego Police Department. The director also states that more security camera’s will be installed, and an alarm company is scheduled to tour the classrooms and submit a proposal for the installation of additional alarms. The facility will also conduct research on whether the alignment of the doors and door frames have changed over time and if repair is necessary. Door lock cover plates have been ordered for all of the classroom doors. The facility responded appropriately and reported timely.
No deficiencies are cited. |