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LPA observed the toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe, and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors using individuals water bottles or disposable cups. Children carry their own water bottles outside during outdoor play and can store them on tables or the ball cart. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. The center’s isolation area for any child who becomes ill while in care is located in a cozy area of the classroom away from other children. D1 stated that if a child becomes ill, they wait in one of two cozy areas until they can be picked up and then items are washed before use by others. LPA observed food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. Menus are on a clipboard hanging by the front door. There is a carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher in the facility. D1 stated that the smoke detector is hard wired and maintained by the elementary school. The school office was closed during LPA’s visit and operation of the fire alarm system could not be verified. LPA observed the playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. D1 stated that climbing structure on the playground is used only by children that are 5 years old or older. Extended Child Care staff redirect children under age 5 to other outdoor activities ensuring that they do not use the climber. There were no bodies of water observed on the site. D1 stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed.
During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, a total of 15 children were being supervised by the Director, 1 teacher and 2 aides. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff during the visit D1, possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications, expiring 08/2028. Five children’s records were reviewed and contained complete and current information as required. Five staff files were reviewed and contained all records as required.
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 that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
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