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25 | On 10/20/22, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Belinda Tubbs, the Director of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Director , toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The CCC operates out of a classroom (Room 805) on the grounds of Santa Margarita Elementary School. The CCC's hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday. During the inspection LPA observed seven children in the CCC along with two teachers (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision.
The classroom of the CCC is organized and clean. The classroom has age appropriate furnishings for children in care. The classroom has an operable refrigerator which contains food items consumed by the CCC's children. Food items in the CCC's refrigerator are labeled. The CCC provided snacks for children in care while lunches are provided by parents. Staff member view lunches to ensure children's lunches contain food items from the essential food groups and are void of junk foods. There is available drinking water for children inside and outside the classroom. Children also use individual bottled water brought from their respective homes. LPA reminded Director of the need to have the CCC's water supply tested for lead containments. LPA observed a snack menu and required notices and documents posted on the classroom's walls. LPA reviewed children's In/Out forms and found the arrival times of children as well as the departure times. The signatures of authorized representatives are also noted.
LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector in the classroom which was tested (9:30 AM) and found to be operable. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and sharps are stored in elevated cabinets in the CCC. The CCC also has a First Aid kit along with a backpack containing emergency supplies. LPA notes the previous items mentioned are inaccessible to children and outside the reach of the children in care.
The restrooms of the CCC are located on the elementary school ground's, outside of the classroom.
(CONT. LIC 802-C) |