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32 | There are two staff bathrooms at the facility in the office building. There is a separate bathroom for sick children located in Room 11. Sick children will be isolated in Director's office and isolation equipment will be provided. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable.
First aid supplies are stored in each classroom inaccessible to children and in the office area. Cleaning supplies are stored in the high cabinets in each room out of reach of children. LPA observed fire extinguishers, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fire pull stations. The facility has a built-in smoke detector/ fire system. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted on 03/19/2024 which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities.
Drinking water is readily available for children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via individual water bottles or sippie cups. Director stated that no water outlets are used for drinking or food preparation purposes. All infant food is prepared and provided by parents. Drinking water is refilled using a pitcher filled with filtered store bought water. Director stated that they have always had water delivered since the opening of the facility. LPA asked Director to submit a written attestation stating that they exclusively use a delivery service to provided filtered water and no outlets at the facility are used for drinking water and food preparation purposes including for washing dishes or fruit/vegetables. LPA asked Director to submit a facility sketch indicating all water outlets as well.
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).
All food is prepared and provided by parents and LPA observed labelled containers with each child's food placed in them inside the refrigerator. Food and beverages were stored safely to prevent contamination and spoilage and observed to be sanitary. LPA observed refrigerators, microwaves and bottle warmers in each room. Director stated that all staff are aware of food allergies or dietary restrictions, which are outlined in children's files.
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