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Food is delivered daily from the MCOE central office in Salinas. The food preparation area is adequately equipped with warmer, refrigerator, and hot and cold running water. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in the kitchen. Medications at the Facility are stored appropriately and is out of reach for the children.
LPA observed a disaster drill log that was last conducted on 3/15/24 Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are operable. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was last serviced on 06/05/23
LPA observed all furniture and equipment are in operable condition. The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. There is also sufficient resilient material, grass, in the outdoor playground area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. LPA observed shade is provided by tarps and trees.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.
Ms. Raquel Rodriguez 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.
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