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32 | LPA observed that 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). Snack is provided to children. A menu is reviewed and is posted today. The food preparation area is adequately equipped, clean, and free of hazards; this area is made inaccessible to children in care, but it is used as a passageway to go to the outdoor play area. Drinking water is accessible by drinking faucets/water filters and water pitchers in each classroom. LPA reminded All storage containers for solid waste within the Center have a proper tight-fitting cover.
Ten random children's records and all personnel records were reviewed during the inspection. The facility stored the children's records online through Jovial, and parents' sign-in/out are electronically, and Jovial maintains both. All records are available to print out when required by Licensing. 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 can be located in each child's file. Staff records review showed multiple staff members have a record of valid CPR in file and immunization on their respective file. LPA reviewed the educational qualification of all the teachers, and all teachers had the required ECE units. All co-op parents have TB clearances on their respective files. The Director stated that the Center is conducting fire and earthquakes quarterly. The last drill was conducted on 11/20/2021.
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.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm |