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The facility does not have an outdoor space. The facility has a waiver to use Panhandle Playground on 299 Baker Street as an outdoor play area. LPA observed the facility to be in compliance with the terms of the waiver on this day. The facility maintains a ratio of one teacher to six children during walks to the playground.
LPA reviewed six staff files, ten children’s files, and facility records. There is at least one staff member with current First Aid/CPR training in each classroom. Teacher qualifications and immunizations are available for review. LPA observed all children’s files to be complete. Sleeping logs are maintained for toddlers under the age of two and are available for review. The facility uses Transparent Classroom for sign-in/out and communication with parents. Per A1, parents have their own unique QR codes that are used for virtual sign-in/out. LPA observed all required postings to be posted and accessible for review.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.
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. 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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