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A health and safety inspection of the facility’s interior and exterior was conducted. LPA reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills, and access to drinking water. LPA discussed the requirement to conduct and document disaster drills at least every six months. LPA reviewed the sign-in/out sheets and observed that children were properly signed in/out. LPA observed the required postings. LPA verified that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions, etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. Facility provides afternoon snack. LPA observed adequate age-appropriate toys and equipment available for children. The outdoor play area was inspected. LPA observed the play structure was in good repair and was sufficiently cushioned by woodchips.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every five years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE Tool, please send e-mail inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
There were no deficiencies cited at this time. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Sandra Berbena. A notice of site visit was given to Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. |