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32 | At 2:00pm, LPA toured the outdoor play area. All play equipment was observed to be operable and age-appropriate during this inspection. Areas around swings, slides, and high climbing equipment have cushioning material (poured rubber) to absorb falls. Uncontaminated drinking water is available to children in the outdoor area. There are no pools, hot tubs, ponds, or any other bodies of water accessible to children during today's inspection.
The facility has two fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers and a working telephone. Per Director, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are fully functional. At least one staff member present during today's inspection has current CPR/1st Aid training certificate. The facility is in ratio today, with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. Children's files and staff files were reviewed for proper documentation. All required forms are posted in public view, including menus. Facility roster was obtained. At 2:55pm, LPA reviewed sign in/sign out sheet. LPA observed 23 signatures out of 23 children present in the facility during today's inspection.
Individual Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility provides IMS to children in care. Facility is following IMS plan on file. When any changes to the IMS plan is made, an updated Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.”
Director was reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, frequent visitors, or adults present in the facility that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident.
Director was reminded that California Law requires licensed Child Care Centers to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. LPA informed the Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the Director to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The Director was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.
There are no deficiencies cited. This report shall remain on file for 3 years. A Notice of Site Visit was provided to the Director. LPA reminded the Director to post the Notice of Site Visit where it is clearly visible inside the facility for a period of 30 days after the date of today's inspection. Appeal rights were provided to the Director and the signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.
Exit interview was conducted.
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