Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items were observed to be inaccessible and stored in locked classroom cabinet. Cabinets were made inaccessible by use of child safety latches.
All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe.
Facility kitchen was observed to be clean, food stored in containers, with enough food for the quantity needed. Facility provides all meals. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.
Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors with use of a water fountains.
Facility has conducted water lead testing to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCC’s) constructed before January 1,2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test.
LPA Lowe observed the following postings on the parent board located in the lobby and in classrooms: Facility License, LIC 613A (9/96), the PUB 393 (8/02), Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan with the telephone number of the local health department, information on child passenger restraint systems, and a contingency plan for action during fires, floods and earthquakes. Menu was observed on the parent board. LPA observed disaster drill log showing facility is conducting disaster drills monthly.
LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files to be complete. LPA Lowe reviewed facility medication policy with Director, LPA observed medication stored in a locked box located in the office with medication in the original container with the prescription label attached. LPA reviewed medication authorization forms to be in compliance.
Review of staff files show staff files to be complete with mandated reporter, immunization verification of Tdap, MMR, and flu, and health screening. Review of staff files show 2 staff with a current pediatric CPR/First Aid. Director file was reviewed with Preventive Health Practices.
The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. LPA observed sign out sheets with a section for parent/ guardian to sign out using a full legal signature. page 2 of 3
|