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32 | ... containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.
Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children have access to water through a water faucet, and some children use personal water bottles that are filled using a water jug provided by the facility. The facility also provides disposable cups so that children may access drinking water as needed. Meals provided at the facility include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Food is prepared on site, and the facility also participates in a third-party food program. Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a location where they are accessible to an authorized representative.
The capacity and limitations specified on the license are being maintained. At least one staff member trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present whenever children are at the facility or engaged in off-site activities. The name of the child care center director, or the name of a fully qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence, has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, by staff at all times. The facility is meeting required teacher-to-child ratios.
LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed that they were complete and included emergency contact information for authorized representatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child, as well as current medical assessments. A sample of staff files was also reviewed and found to contain required documentation, including health screenings, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and current documentation showing completion of mandated reporter training.
LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website (www.ccld.ca.gov), which provides access to licensing resources including forms, regulations, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA also reviewed the Reporting Requirements as outlined in Section 101212 of Title 22.
Site Supervisor Maria Sida was reminded that all adults age 18 and over, including employees and volunteers (except as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871), must obtain a criminal record clearance, exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption before being present in a child care center. A civil penalty of at least $100 per day, for up to five days (or up to 30 days for repeat violations), may be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA reviewed Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires all licensed child care centers constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their drinking and food preparation water for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. For child care centers ...
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