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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 02/03/22 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 Jamie Poma today. The facility’s operating hours are 07:00am-06:00pm, Monday – Friday. This is a combination center with a preschool license with toddler component. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are not stored on the premises. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is drinking water available to children both indoors in the classrooms and outdoors on the playground. The children’s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. A current menu was not posted at the facility. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Garbage cans in the classroom containing solid waste were in good repair. The playground was free of hazards. There is wood chip cushioning in the playground underneath climbing structures. There were no bodies of water observed. The center director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, there were no school age children present at the center. 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. The facility uses electronic sign in/out logs. Five children’s records were reviewed at 01:17pm, and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, as well as medical assessments. Nine staff record were reviewed at 02:05pm and contained the required documents as specified on the inspection checklist. Continued on LIC 809-C |