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The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on cots/mats, and bedding is stored individually and is taken home weekly to be washed by parents. 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.
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 around the climbing appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water jugs with disposable cups. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair.
Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 8 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunizations as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed childcare providers, administrators, or employees of a licensed child day care facility to complete the mandated reporter training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires February 2023. Other documents reviewed were LIC 503, LIC 508, LIC 9108, and LIC 9052.
Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A sample of 8 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700). Other documents reviewed were LIC 701, LIC 613A, LIC 995, LIC 627, Immunizations and nap checks for children under 2 years old. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. (Continued on page 3) |