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32 | Outdoor Play Area: The outdoor play areas are fenced. All equipment and surfaces are free from hazards. There is ample shade available. There are age-appropriate outdoor toys and materials for the children. The play structures are securely installed into the ground. The ground surrounding the play structures is sufficiently padded with rubber mats or turf and in good condition for safety. The outdoor area also has multiple gardens and sandboxes. Drinking water is accessible by children outdoors. There are no pools or similar bodies of water accessible to children.
Files and Record Keeping Review: LPA reviewed the facility roster and personnel report and copies were obtained. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance and/or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA reviewed 14 staff files. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Director’s CPR/First-Aid Certificate is current and expires on 10/22/2025. Mandated Reporter Training certificates were reviewed and current. Director’s Mandated Reporter training certificate expires on 05/01/2026. LPA reviewed 12 children’s files. The center utilizes an electronic sign-in/out system and is in compliance with sign in and out procedures. Fire/disaster drills are performed at least once every six months. The last drill was a fire drill conducted on 05/29/2024. Per director, there are no firearms on the premises. All required documents, including the menu and waivers, are posted in a publicly accessible area.
Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements: Director was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/. Personnel and facility roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted at least every six (6) months and documented. Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within seven (7) business days. LPA informed Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov.
Criminal Record Clearance: Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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