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25 | On 3/21/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanson Leong conducted an unannounced required visit to the Child Care Center (CCC) listed above. During the visit, LPA met the Director, Nico Mendoza, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present in the CCC during the visit: six children (three toddlers and three infants) and four staff members. The director and the three staff members present at the CCC have received fingerprint clearance from the department. The CCC operates within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children.
LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, waivers, notification of parental rights, notification of personal rights, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities, were displayed in the CCC. According to the director, the CCC has not conducted emergency disaster drills. During the visit, an emergency disaster drill template was given to the director.
LPA observed that the CCC maintains a paper record of the children’s attendance, with corresponding parental signatures, and all enrolled children are accounted for during the day.
LPA and the director conducted an inspection to identify any potential health and safety hazards. LPA observed that the inside of the CCC appeared to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. The CCC is equipped with a fully stocked first aid kit, functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and a fully charged fire extinguisher. LPA observed that the classrooms were equipped with age-appropriate toys, furniture, and educational materials. LPA observed that each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space for his/her clothing, personal belongings, and/or bedding at the CCC.
LPA observed bathrooms to be clean and in working condition. Garbage bins in bathrooms were observed to have tight-fitting lids. The sink was observed to be in working condition and not providing water warmer than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed all toilets, handwashing, and bathing facilities at the CCC appeared to be in safe and sanitary operating condition.
LPA observed that all accessible cabinets and drawers in classrooms did not contain hazardous materials or poisons. LPA observed that poisons, cleaning solutions, and chemicals were stored on high shelves or shelves with child safety locks to make them inaccessible to children in the classroom.
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