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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Connolly conducted an onsite pre/licensing visit at this proposed change of ownership child care center. LPA met with Director Debbie McLane and toured the center. The applicant has requested to provide care and supervision for children two to five years of age, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Office area is located in the front of the building and will serve as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until parents arrive. The staff bathroom will be used as the isolation bathroom and is conveniently located next to the isolation area. Medication is not kept on the premises. The First Aid Kit is complete and located in a cabinet in the kitchen. The finger print electronic scan, sign in/ sign out record, was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
Food preparation area is equipped with microwave oven, refrigerator and freezer. Center policy is lunches and AM snacks are provided by the parents. PM snacks are provided by the center. Evaluator reviewed Title 22 Sections 101227 and 101327 with director that the licensee is ultimately responsible to provide adequate, nourishing food. Menus were observed posted.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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
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