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32 | A sample of children's files were reviewed and contained contact information for authorized representative and/or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child.
LPA also reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles and current documentation of completed Mandated Reporter Training. Staff records contained documentation of meeting qualification requirements. At least one person trained in CPR and pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities.
Director Amy Bennett 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
LPA and Bennett discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.
Assembly Bill 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all Child Care Centers (CCCs) that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination by January 1, 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. This facility has provided evidence of completed water testing for samples collected on 3/25/2023 with no action level exceedances noted.
Per Chapter 1, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were found; Medical Assessements were missing from "drop in" day care children facility files. (see page LIC809-D):
An exit interview was conducted with Amy Bennett. LPA provided Bennett with a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report (LIC 809), Appeal Rights, and the Notice of Site Visit form (LIC 9213). The LIC 9213 is required to be posted for 30 days. |