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32 | Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have individual cubbies to store their belongings. Napping equipment (cots) were observed labeled with child's name. Linens are replaced as needed and are taken home each week to be washed.
Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in all classrooms by filtered water dispensers and cups, children's can bring bottled water.
Per Assistant Director, the facility DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA observed a water fountain in the play area. LPA observed the water fountain is covered and inaccessible to children in care.
Disinfectants and cleaning solutions were in storage cabinets inaccessible to children. Director stated medication are maintained labeled with child's name and date in secure location in office. First Aid kits are available in the teacher lounge. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector was observed to be connected to the fire alarm. The 2A10BC fire extinguishers were observed in both classroom with the service tag indicating last inspected on 1/19/23. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed that the bottom of the door to the play area has termite damage with broken pieces and chipping paint, posing a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic free. There are no firearms stored on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.
The Assistant Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Children’s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Children's roster was reviewed. LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. There is at least one person trained in EMSA approved CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection.
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