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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750170
Report Date: 10/18/2024
Date Signed: 10/18/2024 04:45:21 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/18/2024 04:45 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:CCRC 10TH STREET HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
197750170
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BEATRIZ ZAMORANO-PEDREGONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:44236 10TH ST WESTTELEPHONE:
(661) 494-7999
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93534
CAPACITY: 80TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80CENSUS: DATE:
10/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Infectious Disease OutbreakUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:31 AM
MET WITH:Joyce Hart, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On October 18, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annelise Villa arrived at the facility for a case management visit. Present at the visit were Christian Brebu, Environmental Health Specialist, Dr. Rosita San Diego and Angela Vidal-Sanga from the District Public Health Nurse and Joyce Hart, Director. The purpose of the visit was to follow up on an Unusual Incident reported by the facility via telephone on October 14, 2024. The report indicated a recent outbreak of an unknown illness at the facility.

During the visit, LPA Villa conducted a census of the children present and discussed the details of the outbreak. Description of Incident:

The outbreak involved 31 children experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea between October 7, 2024 through October 17, 2024, across multiple classrooms.

On October 7, child #1 showed signs of vomiting.

On October 8, children #2 and #3 exhibited vomiting.

On October 9, children #4, #5, and #6 reported stomachaches, fever, gagging, and vomiting.

On October 10, children #7 and 8 exhibited vomiting.

On October 11, children #10 through #16 experienced stomachaches, upset stomachs, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Staff members #1, #2, and #3 also reported similar symptoms.

On October 12, Staff #4 showed signs of vomiting and an upset stomach.

On October 13, children #17 and #18 experienced diarrhea.

On October 14, children #19 and #20 and Staff #5 reported symptoms of stomachache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annelise Villa
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/18/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: CCRC 10TH STREET HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750170
VISIT DATE: 10/18/2024
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During these incidents, affected children were sent to the isolation area and parents were contacted for pickup. Cubbies, cots, and sheets were washed and disinfected the same day, and this cleaning continues on a weekly basis. Children's blankets and clothes are cleaned by the facility, and affected children were not allowed to return until they were symptom-free. The local L.A. County Department of Public Health was notified of the outbreak by Leah Soto Harris. A report number OB2024653 was provided.

LPA Villa observed postings regarding a suspected communicable disease outbreak on the doors of each classroom. Director Joyce Hart also stated that parents were informed via Learning Genie, an electronic communication system used by the facility. LPA confirmed that proper protocols for sanitizing and cleaning the facility were followed, including:

Parents received an Exposure Notice.

Carpet cleaning was conducted, and floors, toys, surfaces, and furniture were sanitized in all classrooms.

Staff notified the L.A. County Health Department and have been providing updates as cases arise.

At this time, further investigation is needed. An exit interview was held. Appeal rights along with a copy of this report was provided at the time of visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annelise Villa
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/18/2024
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