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32 | Medication was immediately moved to a first aid box inaccessible to children in care.
LPA toured the outdoor play area. Outdoor area was observed to have age-appropriate toys and material for children, free of loose, sharp, and/or pointed parts. LPA observed required cushioning under climbing structure to absorb a fall. Per Director, water pitchers are used for drinking water while are outside. Outdoor water fountain is currently not used. LPAs observed required shade in the outdoor area and there are no large bodies of water on the premises.
LPAs observed the kitchen area to be in a renovation process. The kitchen area is inaccessible to children in care. Per Director, the facility has the food prepared and delivered by a food service (International Institute of Los Angeles) while the kitchen is being remodeled. Breakfast, lunch, and snack is provided to children in care. Per Director, food will be prepared on site once the kitchen renovation is complete.
During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment.
LPA observed a current Children's roster and required posted documentation which included, Facility License, LIC610- Emergency Disaster Plan, Publication (PUB) 393- Notification of Parent Rights, PUB 269- Child Passenger Restraint System, LIC 613A- Notification of Personal Rights and Lunch/Snack Menus. All documents were observed in the classrooms. Per Director, the food menu is provided to parents/guardians monthly.
LPA observed Sign in/out sheets, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, Daily Activity Schedule, and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills (last conducted in 4/25/23). LPA observed one out of 24 children not to be signed in at the time of inspection. LPA advised Director that all children should be signed in by their parent/guardian at the time of arrival.
Children’s records were reviewed for LIC 613A- Personal Rights, Admission Agreement, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 701- Physician’s Report, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights. All records were observed to be complete.
Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, staff qualifications, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 503- Health Screening Report, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, and LIC 9108- Statement of Child and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. |