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32 | Children bring bottled water from home, and additional drinking water is provided by staff using a water cart accessible both indoors and outdoors. Each classroom is equipped with a fully charged 2A10BC or 3A40BC fire extinguisher, and the front lobby contains a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and found to be operational. Smoke detectors are wired to the local fire department. Heating and ventilation systems are in acceptable working condition. Disaster drills are conducted at least once every six months, with the most recent drill completed on June 9, 2026.
The kitchen area is designated as off-limits and contains a refrigerator, washer and dryer units, a purified water dispenser, and a sink with hot and cold running water. Classrooms are equipped with trash cans that have tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid waste. The school does not currently provide lunch or primary snacks; all food is supplied by parents. However, the school maintains an adequate supply of alternate snacks for use as needed.
Children’s napping areas are clean and well-organized, equipped with sleeping pads and cubbies for storing personal belongings.
There are three children’s bathrooms and a separate staff bathroom. All sinks have functioning hot and cold water and are accompanied by appropriate handwashing signage. Trash cans with tight-fitting lids are available, and sufficient supplies of towels, soap, and diapers were observed. All toilets, handwashing stations, and cleaning areas are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Manual sign-in and sign-out sheets are maintained and verified by administrative staff.
Children’s records were reviewed and all selected files were complete and up to date. Staff files were also reviewed, confirming that all individuals required to undergo criminal background checks have been cleared and are properly associated with the facility. At least one staff member responsible for opening or closing the facility holds a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification. The director was reminded of the requirement to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certifications every two years.
Site 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.
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