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32 | FOOD SERVICE: This facility provides snacks only to children in care. Center has a kitchen prep area that is neat, orderly and off limits to children in care. Facility has a refrigerator which was neat and free of evidence of rodents, vermin or insects as observed by the LPA. Sink area in the classroom was observed by the LPA to be neat and in sanitary condition. LPA did not visually observe any chemicals or cleaning agents in the kitchen prep area during the inspection. There are monthly snack menus posted at the facility on the parent board upon entry. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.
OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: Center shares the play yard with Joseph Azevada Elementary school where a schedule of usage is in place. There are 2 play yards for the centers use which have play structures with slides with wood chips for cushioning to absorb falls and that is anchored for stability. LPA observed no visual signs of damage, hazards or defects. LPA observed and Center Director confirmed there are no pools, hot tubs, or any bodies of water present at the facility.
RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Four (4) children's files and three (3) staff files including directors file were reviewed. All staff files have required health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid certificates were reviewed and are current. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 1/30/2025. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
See LIC809C continuance. |