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32 | Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children use personal water bottles, filtered drinking fountains, and—if a child forgets their water bottle—the facility provides a reusable bottle designated for that child for the day. The facility does not provide meals; parents are responsible for sending food from home. In the event a child arrives without a meal, the facility has snacks available for the child.
The facility is operating within the capacity and limitations specified on the license. At least one staff member with current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification is present whenever children are in care, including off-site activities. The name of the director or designated fully qualified teacher to act in the director's absence has been reported to the Department. Children are under constant supervision, including visual supervision, and teacher-to-child ratios are being met.
LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and verified that they contain emergency contact information and medical assessments. A sample of staff files was also reviewed and found to contain health screenings, immunization records (influenza, pertussis, and measles), and current mandated reporter training documentation.
LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov, which offers access to resources such as forms, regulations, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. Reporting requirements under Section 101212 of the regulations were reviewed with the director.
Director Kylie Barnett was reminded that all adults over the age of 18, 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 an existing one—prior to initial presence in the facility. Failure to comply may result in a civil penalty of $100.00 per day, up to five days, or up to 30 days for repeat violations.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370 (Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018) requires all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, to test water used for drinking or food preparation for lead contamination by January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. Centers licensed after July 1, 2022, must complete lead testing within 180 days of licensure, per Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that lead testing has been completed in accordance with this directive and referred the director to www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information for more information.
(Continued LIC809-C)
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