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32 | At 10:55am, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 12/06/2023, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Facility building utilizes in line smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that are routinely tested by fire department.
There are restrooms available in the hallway for children in care to use. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly.
At 11:10am, LPA reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one outside play space that has a sand area with a large play structure, play houses, bikes, and equipment. Drinking water is available outside.
Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected.
At 11:35am, facility records were reviewed. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. Staff files were reviewed for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. During review of staff files, LPA observed that 4 of 6 staff did not have current Mandated Reporter trainings complete. Director states they forgot and will complete it this week. A random sample of Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that they are complete.
Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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