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25 | On 4/13/23, at 10:31 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elvin Baddley and Dixie Wright conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). The LPAs met with Jenny Greaney Director of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The CCC is on the grounds of the California University of Santa Barbara's West Campus. The CCC is a Infant Program with a Toddler option. The CCC operates from 7:30 AM-5:20 PM, Monday - Friday. The preschool uses four classroom for care ( White Room and Yellow Room Infants, Grey Room and Green Room- Toddlers). LPAs observed 19 children in care.
LPAs observed the rooms used for childcare to be clean and organized. The rooms have age appropriate toys and furnishings available for children in care. The CCC has a carbon monoxide detector which is integrated in the building fire system. The detector was not tested as children in care were in varies stages of sleep. The restrooms used for care are in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA notes the CCC has changing pads within arms reach reach of the facility's sinks. Facility has sleep accommodation for all children in care which includes an ample supply of cribs and mats.
LPAs observed and reviewed licensing required notices and documents posted predominately near the entry of the CCC. Likewise, LPAs observed Sign In/Out forms near the entry of the CCC which contains the signature of authorized representatives and the arrival and departure times of children in care.
LPAs observed an operable refrigerator in the CCC's kitchen area which contains some food and liquids for children in care. The Items within the refrigerator are labeled and dated. The CCC provides snacks (morning and mid day) for children, while lunches can be provided by either parents or the CCC. CCC staff inspect the children's lunches to ensure the lunches contain healthy items from the essential food groups. LPAs notes there is available drinking water, via water hydration stations, for children both inside the CCC and outside in the play area. The facility’s water sources have been tested for lead containments and results are posted in near the CCC's entry. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, sharps and medications in CCC are located in areas which are inaccessible to children in care.
The CCC's outdoor playground area is enclosed by chain link fencing and the footing in the area is varied. The fences' entry/exit gates to the area are secured. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment
(CONT. LIC 809-C)
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