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25 | On 4/10/23, at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). The LPA met with Marina Nolte Director of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, 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 and is a combination center with a infant center on site. The CCC operates from 7:30 AM-5:20 PM, Monday - Friday. The preschool uses two rooms for childcare (Earth Room and Sun Room ). LPA observed 13 children on site during the inspection along with two teachers (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision.
The rooms used for childcare are 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. The restrooms used for care are in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA observed an operable refrigerator in the CCC's kitchen area which contains some food items for the children’s consumption. The CCC provides snack 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. LPA notes there is available drinking water for children both inside the CCC and outside in the play area. The facility’s water sources have been tested for lead containments according to the Director. Disinfectants,cleaning solutions, sharps and medications in CCC are located in areas (i.e. elevated cabinet, secure cabinets) which are inaccessible to children in care. LPA reviewed licensing required notices and documents posted predominately near the entry of the CCC. Likewise, LPA 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.
The CCC's outdoor playground area is enclosed 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 in the play areas. The toys and play equipment are in suitable condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The play
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