maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe.
Elementary school has a cafeteria that handles all food preparation. At 9:05 am LPA observed 2 solid waste storage container with trash in container located on the playground in need of a lid. LPA advised Per CCR 101239(f)(1) (1) All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. At 9:43 am LPA observed Schools Plant Manager place tight fitting lids on outdoor solid waste storage containers.
Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors.
Areas around high climbing equipment and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents.
At 9:46 am Assistant Principal advised LPA Lowe facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector. LPA advised per HSC 1596.954 Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.
Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. LPA observed teachers current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certificate posted in the classroom. LPA advised the name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence shall be been reported to the Department. Due to COVID protocols the teacher stated facility is using Daily Pass app to sign children in/ out. LPA observed use of the Daily Pass upon arrival to facility.
LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed 9 out of 10 files to be complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment.
At 11:14 am pm LPA reviewed 3 out of 10 children’s files reviewed to be missing verification of Personal Rights, LIC613A and Parent’s Rights, LIC995. LPA advised per CCR 101223(b)(1), (1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]). LPA advised per CCR 101218.1(e) (e)At the time of acceptance of each child into care and for all children in care on August 7, 2002, the licensee shall give each parent or authorized representative a copy of the Notification of Parents' Rights (LIC 995 [8/02]) and the LIC 995E, Caregiver Background Check Process form.
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