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32 | This facility provides breakfast for children in care and there are weekly menus posted at the facility. Low fat milk is being served to children in care. LPA observed an area where they have a mini refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. LPA reminded the director that all persons engaged in food preparation and service shall observe personal hygiene and food service sanitation practices to protect food from contamination.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
LPA Observations During Inspection-LPA observed staff and children seated at three tables eating food as part of a graduation celebration.
At approximately 11:15 a.m., LPA inspected the children's restroom, which is located inside the classroom. LPA verified that the toilets were functioning properly by flushing them and observed that they were operating in a safe and sanitary condition. LPA also tested the water temperature and verified that it was not excessively hot for children in care. The center had an adequate supply of soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels available for children's use.
The outdoor playground area was inspected and found to be fully fenced and free of defects or hazardous conditions. The playground is equipped with a large canopy that provides shade for children during outdoor activities. The play equipment was observed to be age-appropriate and in good repair. Available equipment included a teeter-totter, tricycles, a basketball hoop court, benches, chairs, mats, water stations, crawling tubes, easels, and a swing set that was securely anchored to the ground.
California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The director was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.
See 809-C.
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