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The bathrooms were found to be clean and fully functional. The toilets and handwashing facilities were observed to operate safely and maintained in a sanitary condition.
All accessible cabinets and drawers in the classrooms were found to be free of hazardous materials or poisons. Hazardous items were stored inside the kitchen, and the door to the kitchen was observed to be locked.
The outdoor playground was enclosed by a fence, and the equipment was well-maintained. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment were observed to be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. No bodies of water, such as pools or spas, were present in the outdoor area.
The sleeping/resting area was observed to be clean and sanitary. It included mats, sheets, and blankets.
LPAs reviewed five children’s files and confirmed that all five children have complete files that include their emergency contact and medical information.
LPAs reviewed the files for three staff members and confirmed that all three were up to date with their Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications. LPAs also found that two of the three staff members had completed the necessary twelve units in Early Childhood Education, meeting the qualifications to be classified as a teacher. The third staff member is employed as a teacher’s aide.
LPAs reminded the Director that Mandated Reporter Training must be completed every two years.
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 5-years after the date of the first test.
LPAs verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
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