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The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material around the climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. There is drinking water available to children outdoors by via cup and pitcher or sports bottle with the child’s name on it. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The facility grounds were safe, sanitary and in good repair.
Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 2 teacher files were reviewed plus director and program specialist file, a total of 4 files. Health screening and immunizations as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995(a)(1) states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years, staff #1, #2 did not have proof of renewal of mandated training on file. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 07/2023. Additional staff documents reviewed were the LIC 503 which was on file for the staff reviewed under this license.
Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 8 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day.
The director was informed that the Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508) has been updated, and the facility must now use the new form. Director was also informed that the LIC 508 must be submitted with all Criminal Background Clearance. The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov . The director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov
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