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25 | On 7/1/24, at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Evelyn Choto, Director of the CCC and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The CCC operates from 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday thru Friday. The CCC is a combined center with preschool and infant licenses. The infant program is located in classroom 7. LPA observed five children during the inspection, a long with one teacher (cleared and associated), providing care and supervision. It should be noted the Director is directly assisting with the care and supervision of children on site.
LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted on the wall of the classroom. LPA observed age appropriate toys and furnishings throughout the CCC. Toys include auditory, visual and tactile stimulation items as well as items to enhance and the children's manipulative skills. LPA observed the CCC has ample cribs and napping cots for children in care with varying levels of mobility. LPA observed an operable mini refrigerator located in the classroom. The refrigerator did not have any children's bottles or food at the time. However, Director informed LPA food and formula are labeled and dated when present. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector in the CCC. The carbon monoxide detector in the CCC was not tested as a children in care are napping. Children in care have access to available drinking water (bottled) both inside the classroom and outside in the play area. 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 the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are secured in elevated locations and inaccessible to children.
(CONT. 809-C, Page 2)
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