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There is a restroom that is located in each classroom. LPA observed restrooms to be in working condition. LPA also observed garbage bins to have tight fitting lids. In the preschool program, there are 3 toilets and 7 accessible sinks. In the toddler option program, there are 2 toilets and 2 accessible sinks. Total allowable capacity for toilets is 75 children. Total allowable capacity for sinks is 135 children.
Sinks accessible to children do not provide water that is warmer than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. A food service will be provided that includes morning and afternoon snack only. Food will be prepared in staff kitchen that will be made off limits to children. Applicant was reminded poisons and cleaning solutions shall be stored separate from where food will be stored. Drinking water will be made available by children's individual water bottles that can be refilled on site through the adult sinks in each classroom. LPA reminded applicant children's food items and water bottles brought from home must be labeled with their individual names.
Outdoor: There is one outdoor area that will be shared with the entire school. LPA observed outdoor area is entirely fenced and enclosed. There is natural shade from surrounding buildings. Total outdoor area was measured for 1,841.2 sq. ft. allowing for a capacity of 24 children. Flooring in outdoor area includes resilient padding. There is a sandbox that will be covered daily. LPA observed outdoor area to include appropriate outdoor materials (tricycles and toys) that are in good condition. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on site. Applicant is aware children must always be supervised going to and from the outdoor area. There are stairs in the outdoor area that applicant plans to make inaccessible.
The requirement for Lead Water Testing was discussed (H&S Code 1597.16). Applicant was reminded all child care centers operating in a building constructed before 2010 must test their water for lead contamination. 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 reminded applicant emergency disaster drills must be documented when conducted. LPA reviewed with applicant, the LIC311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.
Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
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