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32 | LPA observed that the Facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. The Facility has central heating and air conditioning in both Rooms. Nora states that the Facility has a third-party cleaning service that cleans the Facility Monday through Friday in the evenings. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each Room and in the outdoor playground area via reusable water bottles and water dispensers.
Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom in Room D101 (D1)not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Nora states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The Facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors in each Room. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in high cabinets inside each classroom. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in each Room. Nora states that the Facility does not administer any medication at this time. Nora understands that smoking is not allowed on the premises.
The Facility uses reusable plates & utensils to serve AM and PM snacks. There is a kitchen area in Room D101 (D1) with hot/cold water sink, toaster oven, microwave, and toaster for food preparation. The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less.
LPA observed all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. The playground area utilized by preschool children is surrounded by appropriate fencing. The outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. Shade is provided by umbrellas, trees, and building overhangs in the playground area. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. There are no climbing structures in the playground. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. The preschool program has exclusive use of the playground areas whenever the preschool children are outdoors.
Nora Lacayo, director, 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. All criminal record background checks are associated to the preschool license (#430703885).
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.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Nora Lacayo, director, and advised her that no deficiencies issued during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. |