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25 | Licensing Program Analyst Amanda Blesi met with Director Tomika Rainear for the purpose of an unannounced required annual inspection. The program serves 4 infant children from 12 months to 24 months and 4 toddlers age 18 months to 36 months under the Toddler Option Program. Director states no infants are enrolled at this time. The facility is located on Village Elementary school school in portable #1. Portable #2 is used by the preschool program and the rooms are adjoining. The program operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
LPA toured the facility inside and out including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. At 9:00 AM, LPA observed 3 toddler children supervised by 2 staff.
Toxic and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Furniture and materials are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. There are no climbing structures for infant use indoors or outdoors. Infant changing table is in safe/sanitary condition, and within arms reach of a sink. Sufficient napping equipment was available. LPA reminded the Director that napping infants must have 100% visual supervision at all times. All food was protected against contamination. Trash cans containing solid waste had lids. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Menus were posted and facility utilizes electronic sign in and out system. Director states no children use medication at this time. All fingerprint clearances are monitored through the Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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.
(Report continued on LIC 809-C) |