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The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children in care. Weekly menus are posted. The kitchen area, including the refrigerator, was observed to be clean and free of evidence of rodents. Food is protected from contamination, and per staff report, contaminated food is discarded immediately. LPA reminded the facility representative that all persons engaged in food preparation and service must observe proper personal hygiene and food service sanitation practices to protect food from contamination. Perishable foods are properly stored. Pesticides and other toxic substances are not stored in areas where food, kitchen utensils, or equipment are kept. All solid waste containers have tight-fitting lids and are in good repair.
LPA Observations During the Visit:
At 8:15 a.m., LPA observed the Director in Pre-K 2 due to staff call-outs. There were eleven (11) children present with one other staff greeting children and parents as they arrived. Children were engaged in play, interacting appropriately with peers, and appeared comfortable and happy. In Pre-K 1, there were two (2) staff members supervising seven (7) children. Staff were observed interacting appropriately with children. Some children were engaged in free play with toys, while others were conversing with peers.
The outdoor play area was inspected and includes a play structure with a slide that is securely anchored to the ground and equipped with cushioning underneath to absorb falls. Additional equipment includes building blocks, tricycles, water stations, slides, playhouses, tables and chairs, titter totter, and climbing apparatus. All equipment was age-appropriate and in good repair. The outdoor area is fully fenced and free of defects or hazardous conditions. A shed located on the playground is locked to prevent children’s access and is designated off-limits.
LPA inspected the staff bathroom, which is separate from the children’s bathrooms. One children’s bathroom is located inside Classroom Pre-K 1, and the other is adjacent to the staff bathroom. LPA verified that sinks and toilets were operating properly by flushing toilets and running faucet water to ensure safe temperature levels. Bathrooms were stocked with paper towels, bath tissue, and soap, with additional supplies available as needed.
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, fax, or electronic mail. The director was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.
See 809-C.
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