Toxic and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to infants. Furniture and materials are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. Infant changing table is in safe/sanitary condition, and within arms reach of a sink. Sufficient napping equipment was available. LPA reminded the Director that napping infants must have 100% visual supervision at all times. All food was protected against contamination. Trash cans containing solid waste had lids. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Menus were posted and sign in and out was observed. LPA also discussed the requirement of washing children's bedding at least once daily. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

A sample of children's records were reviewed. A sample of staff records were reviewed. All staff currently present at the facility has obtained a criminal record clearance. A health screening report, and three child development units in infant/toddler care for an infant teacher was observed. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training certification. Completion of AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for staff. The training is free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/

Director understands that the certificate must be renewed every two years and proof of completion must remain in the employee’s file. No baby walkers, infant bouncers, saucer chairs, Johnny Jumpers, or taco sleepers were observed on the premises. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed Departments inspection authority and discussed with designee any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days.

No Title 22 regulations were cited during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the designated representative Kelly Rowe.