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Toddler classroom nap on mats and cots. Linen is washed daily at by the childcare center. There is sufficient napping equipment. The changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink and appears clean and sanitary. Infant changing tables have a padded surface no less that one inch thick and are covered by washable vinyl/plastic. Infant changing tables have raised sides at least three inches high. The furniture, equipment and toys were age appropriate for infants. Trash receptacles containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. Firearms and other weapons are not allowed or stored on the premises. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility.
There is a separate infant playground physically separate from the other age groups. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material rubber flooring commercially produced for the purpose around the climbing equipment, and crawling for infants appeared to be enough to absorb falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water bottles. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. Facility conducted a water lead test on 11/3/22.
Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunizations as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for infant staff were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years, staff files reviewed were within compliance. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 8/2023. Infant teacher qualification was reviewed for staff and within compliance.
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