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The outdoor play area is kept clean and free of debris, fully fenced, and in good condition. The outdoor play structures are rated for children aged 2-12 years. However, according to the FSS, infants and toddlers do not use this play structure; instead, the center has a movable partition that blocks the play structure's area. Furthermore, the FSS stated that the infants' and toddlers' groups have their own outdoor schedules, which differ from the preschool program.
During the visit, LPA requests a rotation schedule for the infant/toddler and preschool. A revised outdoor rotation schedule waiver will be created and sent to the center.
LPA reviewed the personnel and children's records at the facility. A sample of children's files contained complete information, including medical assessments, needs, services, feeding plans, and signed admission agreements. The staff members' files have proof of educational credentials. Multiple staff members were observed to have valid CPR cards and proof of vaccination for Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza in their files. All staff members have up-to-date mandated reporter training certificates.
The facility posted the required documents, including the license, menus, waivers, notifications of parental rights and personal rights, the car seat law, and the emergency disaster plan.
The FSS stated that fire and earthquake drills are conducted monthly, with the most recent drills completed on 10/16/2025.
The FSS 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.
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