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32 | Children’s records were reviewed and found to contain required documentation, including admission agreements, emergency contact information, medical assessments, and immunization records. Staff files were reviewed and contained the required health screenings, immunization records, mandated reporter training certificates, CPR and First Aid certifications, and documentation of educational qualifications.
Lead testing requirements for Child Care Centers were reviewed. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers 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 five years afterward, as outlined in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. For centers licensed after July 1, 2022, water testing must be completed within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21‑21.1‑CCP). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP:
CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES.
LPAs referred the facility representative to the Department’s website for lead information at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.
Criminal record clearances were reviewed for all required individuals. Facility Representative 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.
LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed the facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
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