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25 | On 8/18/2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaylena Miller conducted an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL REQUIRED INSPECTION. LPA met with Rebecca Hester, facility director and the facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Also present at the time of this inspection was 1 staff and 11 children. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. This program operates out of the redwood’s classroom. The classroom was inspected for age appropriate furnishings, equipment, and adequate storage for children’s belongings. LPA observed the cleanliness of floors and surfaces, the presence of working carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors/fire alarms and a fully charged fire extinguisher size 2A10BC that is accessible in the classroom. The bathrooms have age appropriate faucets and toilets in working condition. The outdoor play area is fully fenced. There is padding under/around the climbing equipment. The play structures appear to be fully intact with no visual defects or concerns. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water. Cleaning supplies/toxins are stored inaccessible to children. All required postings are present. The facility serves morning and afternoon snacks, menu is also posted. The facility requires children to bring their own lunch, there is no food service available. LPA reviewed storage of medication and medical equipment/supplies and is inaccessible to the children. Per director, there are no firearms present on the premises.
A copy of the facility personnel roster and children’s roster was obtained. LPA reviewed the file of 10 children enrolled in the program and 6 staff members files, who are fingerprint cleared and associated, completion of Mandated Reporter training as well as proof of immunization's. All staff have current CPR/First Aid certificates, and proof of education and/or experience was also present. The center also conducts and documents fire and earthquake drills once every 6 months and the logs show that drills were conducted on 8/12/2021.
LPAs also discussed with the Director that ALL assistants. Volunteers, frequent visitors, over the age of 18, must be fingerprint cleared and associated prior to being in the presence of children in care. An immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident.
Please see LIC 809-C for continuance
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