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32 | Children are inspected for illnesses and wellness check as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered and only with parent's written permission. The Site Supervisor, Lead Teacher and Teacher (classroom) administers the medication and documents the dosage, date and time onto a log. All staff are trained to administer medications. Medication is retained in a locked safe in locked cabinet properly labeled. All medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. There are separate areas for isolation and care of ill children in the Site Supervisor office. There is a cot available for each ill child. Children are escorted to the children's bathroom when ill.
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
Teacher/child ratios were observed. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Staff has training monthly (OSHA, licensing Title 22 supervision, preparing for emergencies, child abuse). Fire/earthquake drills are current (monthly). Personal rights of children were discussed.
The food is brought in from a private company twice a week, the food is kept in the freezer and refrigerator on site. The food service worker prepares food (micro-wave food). There is a clean fully equipped kitchen (off limits) with refrigerator, freezer, industrial microwave, separate sinks for preparing food and hand washing. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, snacks (morning, afternoon). Trash container in each classroom with tight fitting lid. Allergy lists are posted in kitchen. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals are kept separate from the food.
Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required Community Care Licensing forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current (emergency bag, child emergency card, sign-in/out sheets) and Roster is current.
Children's records and staff records were reviewed. Staff are certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid (expire 04/2023).
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