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32 | FOOD SERVICE AREAS: There are weekly menus posted at the facility and the facility provides snacks for the children. The kitchen area has a refrigerator is clean and free of evidence of rodents. There are no pesticides and other similar toxic substances stored in cabinets that contains food. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.
There is IMS plan in place, medication is locked and is inaccessible to children in care. Children's records were reviewed: LPA requested and reviewed facility roster. All files selected were complete and up to date.
Staff files were reviewed. Opening and closing staff have current CPR and first aid training. All staff subjected to criminal review have been cleared and associated to the facility. All documents required to be posted were appropriately posted on the wall at the main entrance.
California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees 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. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.
Site supervisor was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 |