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Sign in/out records were reviewed and in compliance. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children located on high shelves out of reach of children. D1 stated there are no poisons in the facility, and none were observed during this inspection. 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 indoors by use of individual water bottles or disposable cups filled from a water pitcher and available outdoors by individual water bottles or the school drinking fountain. 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 an unoccupied classroom with a staff person present. 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 posted on the class bulletin board. 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.
LPA observed the playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is rubberized cushioning underneath the climbing structure to absorb falls. 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 80 children were being supervised by D1, 4 teachers and 7 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 08/2026.
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 building was constructed after January 1, 2010 and is exempt from water testing.
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