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32 | obstruction. The child care center was observed be clean, safe, sanitary and in good. Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. A comfortable temperature for children was observed. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to be meet the needs of the children. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. LPAs observed individual storage space for children’s clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, were observed to be free of toxic substances.
Toys were observed to be safe, with no sharp points or edges or splinters, or be made of small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Rattles were observed be large enough so that they cannot become lodged in an infant's throat and constructed so that they will not separate into small pieces. Classrooms were observed with access to choke tube to ensure items are of the appropriate size for the age of the children.
Drinking water from a noncontaminating 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. Facility is a new building, built in 2022 per architect plans.
All containers used for storage of solid wastes, were observed to have a tightfitting cover, in good repair; and was observed to be leakproof and rodent-proof. No fireplaces or open-faced were observed at facility. Window screens were observed to be in good condition.
LPAs advised disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. LPAs observed a current edition of a first-aid manual, sterile first-aid dressings, bandages or roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and antiseptic solution.
Isolation area was observed in the office area to care for any child who becomes ill during the day. The isolation area was observed to afford easy supervision of children by center staff. The isolation area shall be equipped with a mat, cot, couch or bed for each ill child. LPAs advised the isolation area shall not be located in the kitchen area or the general-use toilet area. page 2 of 6
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