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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Medlin met with facility representative for this required annual licensing visit. Purpose of visit explained. There are 4 children present. Facility meets teacher-child ratio today. Physical plant toured, including the classroom used for the program, and outdoor play areas to inspect for health and safety hazards. Children's bathrooms inspected; all toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. There are staff bathrooms present. No pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or bodies of water are present. Per facility representative, there are no firearms or weapons on site. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. Variety of age appropriate toys and materials for children is available in the classroom. Classroom is set up for child care and furniture and equipment for children is available. If a child is taking medication, it is stored in an inaccessible location to children. Center provides snacks. First aid supplies are available. Sick children will be separated from the group and wait for parents to pick up. There are school aged outdoor play areas. The areas around and under high climbing equipment is cushioned with soft cushioning. Outdoor activity space surfaces are free of hazards. Shaded outdoor areas are available. Facility has posted all the required licensing forms (License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Earthquake preparedness checklist, and Emergency Disaster Plan). LPA reviewed staff and children's files. In the files that were reviewed, all records are complete. All staff have current verification of the mandate child abuse reporter training as compliant with AB1207. No health and safety hazards observed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA is provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. Facility informed that effective September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. (continued on next page 809-C) |