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32 | 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 attending offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or the fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in compliance.
LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and found them complete with required contact information for authorized representatives, relatives, or other responsible adults, as well as medical assessments. A sample of staff files was also reviewed and found complete with health screenings, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and current mandated reporter training documentation.
LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website, www.ccld.ca.gov, which provides access to resources such as forms, regulations, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. Reporting requirements were reviewed as outlined in Section 101212, along with resources available through the Technical Support Program.
Administrator Carmen Aguila was reminded that all adults 18 years and older, 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 an existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. Failure to comply will result in a civil penalty of $100.00 minimum per day for a maximum of 5 days, or for repeat violations, for a maximum of 30 days per person.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water used for drinking and food preparation for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, water testing must be completed within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the facility completed lead testing in accordance with PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
LPA discussed Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information was provided: U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY), and the publication Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
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