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32 | Director understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips). All staff have the required immunization's against pertussis, measles and influenza/statement declining the vaccine. LPA also observed the required Mandated Reporter Training on file for all staff.
Director and Operations Manager were 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.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. Medication was observed to be stored in backpacks in each classroom, out of reach of children. Isolation of sick child was discussed, and Director explained that sick children will be isolated in the director's office and isolation equipment will be provided. Staff restroom which is off limits to other children is used if necessary. Child is always under visual supervision while in care of the facility. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
Facility does not provide transportation to children, but Director understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time, the vehicles used to transport children shall be maintained in safe operating conditions, and all vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system. Director stated that parents volunteer to provide transportation during field trips.
Director and Operations Manager was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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