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32 | 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. LPA reminded the Director that the staff must ensure that the playground is cleared of debris or harmful material before use.
The facility had posted the required forms. (i.e., License, waivers, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Daily activities). Per the Director, the Center provides children with breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The menu is observed posted. The food preparation area is adequately equipped, clean, and free of hazards; this area is made inaccessible to children. Waters are readily available for children indoors and outdoors. All storage containers for solid waste within the Center have a proper tight-fitting cover.
Children's records and personnel records were reviewed during the inspection. 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. Multiple staff members have a record of valid CPR. All staff maintained immunization records. LPA reviewed the educational qualification Director and teachers, and all staff had the required ECE units. The Director stated that the Center conducts fire and earthquakes quarterly; the last drill was on August 19, 2022.
The Director 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 the 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.
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