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32 | At 9:46am, LPA toured the food preparation area. Food is prepared by parents and is sent to the center with their children. At this time, the facility only provides reserve snack food to children who are sent to the center without food. Food is properly stored and Director stated that contaminated food is discarded immediately. Refrigerator was observed to be maintained in working order and was found to be free of evidence of rodents and other vermin at this time.
At 9:54am, LPA reviewed sign in/sign out sheet. LPA observed seven signatures out of seven children present in the facility during today's inspection.
The facility has one fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher and working telephone. Carbon monoxide/smoke detectors are serviced regularly by a fire inspector arranged for by Palo Alto Community Child Care. At least one staff member present today has current CPR/1st Aid certificate. The facility is in ratio today. Children's files and staff files were reviewed for proper documentation. All required forms are posted in public view. Facility roster was obtained.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility does not provide IMS to children in care. 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/childqanda.htm.”
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Director was reminded that California Law requires licensed Child Care Centers 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 by phone, fax, or electronic mail. LPA informed the Director that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the Director to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The Director was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com. |