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32 | The facility has an outdoor waiver approved to use the Tenderloin Children’s Playground at 570 Ellis Street. LPAs 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. LPAs reminded the Director that the staff must ensure the playground is cleared of debris or harmful material before use.
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. All staff members have a record of valid CPR and maintained immunization records. LPAs reviewed the educational qualifications of the staff, and all staff had the required ECE units. The Director stated that the Center conducts fire and earthquakes monthly; the last drill was on August 29, 2023.
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 lunch and snacks to children catered through a third-party vendor called Chefable. Storage containers for solid waste within the Center have a proper tight-fitting cover.
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 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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