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The LPA observed that the facility posted the required documents. (i.e., license, waivers, notification of parental rights, notification of personal rights, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities)
The LPA reviewed both the children's and staff records. The LPA reviewed the 5 children's records and found that all 5 children have a record of their emergency information on file The LPA reviewed the records of the 2 staff members and found that the 2 staff members possess a valid certification in Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter. The LPA reminded Ms. Hogan that the Basic Pest Management Training must be completed annually. The LPA also found that the 2 staff members possess the required 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, which are necessary qualifications for being a qualified teacher.
The LPA reviewed the facility's emergency drill log. According to Ms. Hogan, emergency drills have not been carried out for calendar year 2023. The LPA reminded Ms. Hogan that fire and earthquake drills must be conducted every 6 months and properly documented.
Ms. Hogan 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.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) 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 5-years after the date of the first test.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).
LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
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