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25 | On June 11th, 2021 at 11:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeremey McClain met with Licensee for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA observed a total of eight infants in two rooms, with the following ratios: three infants supervised by one staff member in one room, and five infants supervised by two staff members in another room.
LPA toured the building including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Medications are stored in an area that is inaccessible to children in care. Director stated there are no poisons on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. Infant changing tables have a padded surface that is washable and at least one-inch-thick, and the changing tables have raised sides that are at least three inches high. Separate play yards were available for each infant, and play yards were free from loose articles and objects. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers. Program provides breakfast, lunch, and snack which is served through the school district. Menus were posted and drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign in and sign out sheet.
Staff and children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, a medical assessment, and Infant Needs and Services Plan. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. All staff currently employed with the facility have a criminal record clearance, health screening report, Mandated Reporter training certificates, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
LPA reminded the Assistant Director that the AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed once every two years. LPA provided the website for staff to complete the training at http://childcare.mandatedreporterca.com/
This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the Director.
A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for a period of 30 days for parental review.
In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed at the time of the inspection. |