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Children bring their own water bottles for refilling, and drinking water is available from the classroom sinks or filtered water from the kitchen. LPA observed that some water bottles were labeled with children’s names, while others were not. LPA reminded the director that all water bottles must be labeled.
LPA observed that the facility uses cots for children’s naps. The facility provides the sheets, which are laundered weekly. Parents provide the blankets, which are brought home weekly for laundering.
The outdoor play area was equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment. Resilient padding and artificial grass were observed beneath the outdoor play surfaces. All toys and equipment appeared to be in good condition. A sandbox was observed in the outdoor play area. According to the director, the sandbox is inspected daily, and the sand is replaced as needed. No pools, spas, or other bodies of water were observed on the premises.
Required licensing documents were posted and available for review. Emergency disaster drills are conducted and documented, with the most recent drill completed on May 29, 2026. Children are signed in and out using a sheet of paper off a clipboard, and all children on site were found to be signed in.
LPA reviewed five children's records and found that each child’s record had the required licensing forms and immunization records
LPA reviewed the records of five staff members and found that four hold valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Five staff members held current Mandated Reporter Training certifications. The facility is only required to have one staff member on site certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid, and the requirement was met. Transcripts for five staff members were reviewed and confirmed to meet the educational requirements for a preschool teacher.
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.
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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.
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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