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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joe Macias and Farida Raja conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection (care tool). The purpose of today’s inspection is to ensure the facility is in compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations. LPA met with the Licensee/ Co-Director Nora Caruso, and explained the nature of today's visit. LPA toured the Facility both inside and outside during todays visit. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), and Activity Schedule. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm.
LPAs reviewed four children's and five staff files during today's visit. Each child's file reviewed contains the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700), immunization records, physicians report, personal rights, and parents rights, as well as Needs & Services Plans. Needs & Services Plans also include individual feeding plans for each child and are updated at least once every three months or sooner if needed. The Site Directors file contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. Director and all staff have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. The 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).
Director understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Director understands that infants shall be visually supervised at all times. LPAs observed that all rooms are in order. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via water dispensers, and water bottles. LPAs observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in each room. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
The LPAs observed all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. The infant changing table has raised sides that are at least 3 inches in height. The infant changing table(s) has a vinyl changing pad that is at least 1 inch think and in good condition. Napping equipment is appropriate. The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing. LPAs observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water.
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