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32 | The Center has eight toilets and eight sinks for children, and the staff has a separate bathroom. All toilets and handwashing sinks are in good working condition with proper sanitation. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises. The facility has an outdoor waiver approved to use the South Sunset playground located on 40th/Vicente. LPA reviewed and discussed the waiver with the Director and informed the Director that drinking water should be made available to children and adhere to one teacher to six children ratio when going to or from the park.
The facility had posted the required forms. (i.e., License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Daily activities). Per the Director, the Center provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The food preparation area was observed to be clean and inaccessible to children. The Center has filter water pitchers available for children. All storage containers for solid waste within the Center have a proper tight-fitting cover.
During the inspection, random children's records and personnel records were reviewed. Records review showed the facility has records of each child's authorized representative's names, addresses, and telephone numbers. In addition, each child's immunization record, medical assessment, and admission agreement can be located in each child's file. Staff records indicate that all staff or individuals requiring caregiver background checks have received criminal records and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The Director has valid CPR and maintains proper immunization records. LPA reviewed the educational qualification of the Director and staff, and all staff had the required ECE units. The Director stated that the Center conducts fire and earthquakes monthly; the last drill was conducted on 10/13/2022.
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