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25 | (3) LPA Pete Espinoza made an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Maria Reyes Vega, Assistant Director. 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. 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. 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 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. Menus are posted. 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. Staff records contain appropriate, documentation of education credits. Criminal record clearance records are completed as condition for employment and maintained by the Porterville Unified School District. 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. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric first-aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities.
Director provided proof required immunizations (Pertussis/Measles/Influenza) and/or written declaration declining flu shot AND Mandated Reporter Training for all staff.
Operating hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
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