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32 | Meals are provided to the site from a outside vendor that delivers everyday. An inspection of cleaning and food supply storage areas was made. Food preparation area was toured for safety, cleanliness, adequately equipped and inaccessible to children in care. Food and snack items are properly stored. Outdoor area observed to be fenced. Climbing structure and apparatus equipment securely anchored and has cushioned with material that absorbs falls zone. Bikes were observed in good condition. LPA observed other educational materials were available for children to utilize. Play area observed free of miscellaneous debris or hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. Required shade and rest areas are provided, drinking water readily available and accessible to children. LPA reminded that it is the facility responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Site supervisor was advised on how to access quarterly reports, forms, and regulations for Child Care online at www.cdss.ca.gov. LPA also advised to read the Child Care quarterly updates every season as the come out to stay informed of any changes or updates to the regulations. LPA informed the Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. Facility may also register on CCAP website for the new quarterly report to be notified. CCAP’s direct contact information is as followed: Phone number: (916) 654-1541 Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
Licensee 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. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Page 2 |