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25 | An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Y. Yang. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 12/29/22 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The center 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.
The LPA met with the facility's center director, Stephanie Yamato today. The facility’s operating hours are 06:30am-06:00pm, Monday to Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, free of toxins, safe and in good condition. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. There is drinking water available to children both indoors in the classrooms and outdoors on the playground. The children’s bathrooms were in sanitary condition. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Children bring lunches from home; afternoon snacks are provided by the center. Garbage cans containing solid waste were in good repair and had tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. There is wood chip cushioning on the playground underneath climbing structures. There were no bodies of water observed. The center director stated no weapons or poisons are stored on site. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were 30 children being supervised by 12 staff members. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications. The sign in/out sheet was reviewed and was in compliance with regulations. Fifteen children’s records were reviewed and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, as well as medical assessment forms. Fifteen staff files were reviewed and contained the required documents as specified on the inspection checklist. Continued on LIC 809-C |