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25 | (3) LPA Pete Espinoza made an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Lorena Snachez, Site Supervisor. There are no bodies of water and/or firearms allowed or stored on the premises of a child care center. All children are under visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The Department has inspection authority. There is a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other dangerous items shall be inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. Medications are in a safe place inaccessible to children. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All floors are clean and safe. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All kitchen, food prep, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage vessels, including moveable bins, have tight-fitting covers on, are in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers at 45 (F) or less. Menus are posted at least one week in advance, where an authorized representative can view them, are dated and kept on file for 30 days, and are available on request. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. Playground equipment is in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.
Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. Staff records contain appropriate, documentation of education credits. Criminal record clearance are completed as condition for employment and maintained by the Tulare County Office of Education. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric first-aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The person, who signs the child in/out, is responsible for the child, uses their full legal signature and records the time of day. Child's admission agreement is available for review.
Director provided proof required immunizations (Pertussis/Measles/Influenza) and/or written declaration declining flu shot AND certificate of completion for required AB 1207 - California Child Care Workers: Mandated Reporter Training for all staff present at facility at time of visit. |