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32 | care. Staff physically check on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes. Documentation for infants up to 12 months including sleeping position. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to12 months are placed on their back for sleeping.
Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. Upon entry to the classrooms LPA observed a small kitchen area and inaccessible to children. LPA observed food preparation area equipped with bottle warmers, clean storage area, and free of litter. LPA observed Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. No baby walkers and bouncers are on the premises. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Drinking water is readily available in the classroom. LPA observed separate clear containers labeled with each child's name for diapers and snacks. Parents provide diapers and snacks.
Classrooms have trash cans with tight lids and First Aid Supplies were fully stocked. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke detector were observed and working properly. There was a Fire Extinguisher observed. LPA reviewed a total of six staff files. all files had the required documentation. LPA reviewed five of the children's files. All the files had the required documentation.LPA reviewed the Infant Service Plan and Infant Sleeping Plan.
Inspection of the outdoor play area was conducted. Play equipment was inspected and found in good repair. Infants use separate play area from preschool. There is adequate shade for the children in care. Fencing around the perimeter of the play area is at least 4 feet high. Playground is free from miscellaneous debris such as tree branches, trash, leaves. LPA inspected 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.
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 outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CC
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