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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 wood chips and grass 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 pitchers. 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. Facility conducted a water lead test on 9/2/22.
Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 3 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 6/2023. Infant teacher qualification was reviewed for staff and within compliance.
Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 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) and a medical assessment (LIC701 and LIC702). LPA reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan in children’s files and napping log for all infants up to 24 months. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Childcare center uses electronic QR code to sign in and out.
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