washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. No potty chairs are used. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid or diaper waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use.
Each infant is to be under direct visual observation and supervision by staff at all times. If the napping area does not have a half or transparent wall that allows for audio and visual supervision from the activity area, staff is present in the napping area. Sleep checks are conducted and documented every 15 minutes for all infants. Appropriate supervision was in place during this visit.
The outdoor activity space is fully fenced and separate from other programs with age appropriate play equipment., securely anchored to the ground. There is sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Drinking water is available at all times, both inside and outside. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification at all times. Medications are stored , inaccessible to children with all required documentation in place. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.
LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. All were found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulation. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the
The facility has sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understand that current County requirements strongly recommend the use of face coverings indoors for staff, regardless of vaccination and that Covid positives are to be reported first to the County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) followed by Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident within 24 hours.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep
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