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32 | However, LPA did advise Director that outdoor area is maintained cleaned and should be inspected daily for spiderwebs or any hazardous materials. LPA observed the playground yard to be fenced, and the side gates closed. Area is gated with chain link fence at least 6 feet tall and staff are to check the area for any harmful objects prior to children playing in the play area. LPA observed trash bins with tight lids. For outdoor drinking water, children utilize their own personalized water bottle brought from home which is labeled with their name. There is also a filtered water system in the kitchen area where teachers fill a pitcher with water if children run out of their own. Per Director, Sandbox is checked daily and covered at the end of the day.
LPA observed 15-minute sleep logs to be consistent in checking every 15 minutes.
LPA reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files and staff files and observed one of the children’s file to be incomplete.
LPA observed director Sacha Lords Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification which expires on 06/2026, Preventative Health and Safety certification in file and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Director has completed the mandated reporter (AB 1207) training which expires 01/2026.
Licensee Sacha Lord 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 childcare 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.).
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