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25 | On 10/3/24 at 12 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gerald Poindexter met with Celida Banuelos, director, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 20 children present with 7 staff, in 3 rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity.
LPA toured the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. Medications are kept in a safe place, inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All toilets, handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Facility maintains a carbon monoxide detector that meets the standards established in Chapter 8 of Part 2 of Division 12.
Playground equipment was observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space has not been maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. An isolation area has been designated for children who becomes ill during the day. Snack menus are posted in a visible place.
Children’s records were reviewed today. All required forms were on file. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a full legal signature and has recorded the time of day. Child’s record also contain a medical assessment. A review of staff records on indicates all staff have received criminal record and child abuse clearances and are associated to the facility. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Several staff present today are trained in CPR and Pediatric First aid. Staff records contain a health screening as required by the regulation. Staff have completed the mandated reporter training. This training shall be renewed every two years. All staff have immunization record indicating that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 |