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The Applicant shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. All containers used for storage of solid waste, including moveable bins, shall have a tight fitting cover that is kept on. LPA observed no fireplace or open face heaters. Per director no fire arms at the facility. Facility will provide 2 snacks. LPA advised Applicant as per Title 22, if food is prepared off the center premises, the following shall apply: (A) The preparation source shall meet all applicable requirements for commercial food services.(B) The center shall have the equipment and staff necessary to receive and serve the food and to clean up.(C) The center shall maintain the equipment necessary for in-house food preparation, or shall have an alternate source for food preparation and service in the event of an emergency. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. All foods shall be selected, transported, stored, prepared and served so as to be free from contamination and spoilage and shall be fit for human consumption. LPA observed the facility has refrigerator and microwave in the premises.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. Drinking water is readily available for the children in the facility via Colligan filtered water and water bottles.
Outdoor:
LPA observed that the facility has a fully fenced outdoor playground. Outdoor areas were free of hazards including holes, broken glass, dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. LPA observed 02 separate outdoor play area for the younger and the older children. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity areas shall be made inaccessible to children in care. Shade was provided by awning and children will have to access to classrooms to cool off. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones provided by tan bark. LPA observed no bodies of water. LPA informed that 100 % visual supervision is required during outdoor play time.
Drinking water from a non-contaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.
LPA advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test.
Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure. Continue to page 3
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