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32 | LPA observed that teacher-child ratios were maintained, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. The Daily Activity Schedule included a variety of activities that include but are not limited to quiet and active play, rest and relaxation, eating, and toileting. The Sign-in and out sheets were available upon request, LPA observed 17 of 17 children signed in upon arrival for the inspection. The Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. Group A (Chikadees) were observed to have 7 preschool aged children with 1 teacher and 1 teacher assistant. Group B (Hummingbirds) were observed to have 10 kindergarten aged children, 1 teacher, 1 teacher assistant and 1 teen aged student volunteer. All groups were observed to maintain safe children to staff ratio. LPA Observed volunteer was not left alone with the children at anytime to cover breaks etc.
All staff files and children’s records are kept with administration and are available online. Director assisted LPA with file review.
The 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. 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.
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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.
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.).LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information)
CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND HAS LEAD EXCEEDANCES. Per report from 5/18/2023 the facility had their water tested on 4/4/2023. The facility now has filtered drinking water.
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