Isabel will add a partition/divider in the infant side so the toddlers will be able to have access to the bathrooms. LPA observed a changing table in the infant area within arms reach of a sink. There is another changing table on the hallway for the toddlers right outside the children's bathroom. Staff are made aware that the sink will not be used for food preparation. The infant sleeping area is gated off with a see through partition. LPA observed 4 cribs. Isabel stated that the center will wash the bedding/sheets everyday or whenever necessary. Isabel stated that Staff are doing wellness checks & temperature checks every morning during drop off & pick up for for children and staff.
Room measurements were taken and reviewed with Isabel. The total inside Infant area measured to an approximate 194 square feet which will accommodate 4 infants. The total inside Toddler area measured to an approximate 281 square feet which will accommodate 4 toddlers. The center is providing potty training. Infants have their own sippy cups for water which are used both indoor and out. There are also water jugs with disposable cups both indoor and out for the toddlers
The approximate outside square footage for the Infant area is 1,739 square feet which will accommodate 4 Infants at a time. The approximate outside square footage for the toddler area is 2,750 which will accommodate 4 toddlers. Both areas are separate and gated off. There are age appropriate toys on each side with a shade structure that covers both play areas. There is a shed for toy storage, grass, and bike path. LPAs reminded Isabel to provide adequate supervision at all times.
A fire clearance was received by the Los Banos Fire Department. An amended Fire Clearance will be sent out to meet the newly capacity since the preschool capacity has dropped by infants/toddlers occupying this classroom.
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
Report Continued Onto LIC 809-C
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