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25 | All times on this report are approximate. At 8:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Blesi arrived at the facility and met with Director/owner Aman Purewal for a required 1-year unannounced Annual inspection. LPA toured the facility inside and out including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. At 8:30am, LPA observed 27 infants and toddlers being cared for by 11 staff in four different classrooms. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Toxic and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to infants. Furniture and materials are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. Infant changing tables and changing stations are in safe/sanitary condition. Sufficient napping equipment was available. LPA reminded the Director that napping infants must always have 100% visual supervision. Snacks and lunches are provided by parents. Trash cans containing solid waste had lids. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Facility utilizes electronic sign in and out system via an app. LPA reminded staff that infant bottles, dishes and containers must be labeled and dated per regulation section 101427(j). LPA observed proper storage of medication, equipment and supplies.
Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA discussed Assembly Bill 2370, which will require licensed Child Care facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing will be required beginning January 1st, 2020 to January 1st, 2023 and must be conducted every five years from initial testing. Facility states they had their lead tested on 10/13/2022. (Report continued LIC 809-C) |