| OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: The school has a playground area. There's a play structure that is anchored with cushioning to absorb children's falls. All outdoor play structures are anchored and in good condition. There is a tall tree to provide shade. Due to the current weather condition the yard was partial inspected. There are no swimming pools/bodies of water at the facility. Asst Director confirmed there are no swimming pools/bodies of water.
RECORDS: At 2:20PM, LPA requested and reviewed personnel and children files. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. All staff files have required Health Screening and Employee Rights. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. The center is following the sign in and out procedure. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.
HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: No IMS is being provided for this component at this time and no medication is being stored at the facility. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classroom
California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone. Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
See 809-C.
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