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32 | The school age program shares the playground with the preschool program at different times. The playground is surrounded with appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shade is provided by canopies. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via individual water bottles. LPAs observed climbing structures with resilient material (rubber foam) under and around the structures. There were no bodies of water observed. Annabelle stated that there are no we weapons or firearms on the premises.
LPAs reviewed a staff file. Staff records reviewed include Employee Rights, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza) and required training. LPAs reminded Assistant Director that the Mandated Reporter Training shall be renewed by all staff every two years. At least one staff member present during the inspection has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
Assistant Director, Annabelle Catolico, 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.
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 referred Assistant Director, Annabelle Catolico, and Site Director, Maria Socorro Jacalne, to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.
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