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32 | Director understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including no unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature.
LPA observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. Stephanie states that the facility has janitorial service that comes four times a week to clean, and understands that the facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. LPA observed that all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. Drinking water is made available to the children by reusable water bottles that are brought from home. They can be refilled by the teachers from the water from a jug that is outside and also inside the facility.
LPA observed there is hot and cold running water, refrigerator, and microwave on the premises. The facility does not provide food for the children, all food is brought from home. The facility does have extra snacks if the children are still hungry after they finish a meal or become hungry during the day and do not have food. The Facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste in the classrooms. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in cabinets located in areas off limits to children. LPA observed a complete first aid kit available in the facility. The facility has a working fire alarm pull system and carbon monoxide detectors. There are two 3-A-40-BC fire extinguishers located in the facility.
The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Shade rest areas are provided by trees and an overhang off the main building. There is sufficient resilient materials on the outdoor playground area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Director states that the facility does not provide transportation for preschool children.
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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