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25 | On July 6, 2023 at 8:20 AM, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), J. Helton.This program is operated by Head Start. Operating hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30, Monday–Friday for full time, and Tuesday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and 12:45 PM to 4:15 PM for part time. The facility was toured at 9:18 AM inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Facility operates in 2 classrooms. The Director and 2 teachers were supervising 4 infant children, and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with sand, bark and grass and free of hazards. 4 children's records were reviewed at 8:30 AM. 3 staff records were reviewed at 8:50 AM.
The following deficiencies were cited: Type B violation for failure to complete water lead testing no later than January 1, 2023. (see LIC 809D):
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.
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.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
Continued on LIC809C
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