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32 | Facility Representative was informed that food will need to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. LPAs and LPM did not observe any hazardous items in kitchenette area. Facility Representative stated that children will not have access to any hazardous items.
The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area for the preschool component Fencing is made of metal and is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 2,953 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via a shade structure. LPAs and LPM observed that the playground climber is in need of repair. LPA Vega-Gonzalez observed that there was paint peeling off the metal railings, had dark smudges, dry paint with woodchips, and play climber has no age verification information. LPA observed that the playground climber was properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by woodchips. Drinking water is available via portable water dispenser and disposable cups. LPAs and LPM observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Facility Representative was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).
Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
(Continue on LIC809-C)
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