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32 | All documents required to be posted were appropriately posted on the walls: License; Emergency Disaster Plan; Earthquake Preparedness checklist; Notification of Parents Rights; Personal rights; Child seatbelt laws; menus; daily activity schedules. One waiver for the facility was posted regarding outdoor shared space with the elementary school.
The facility is clean and well organized with ample age appropriate furnishings and equipment. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are clean and toxic free. Hazardous items/toxins are kept in a cabinet in the staff restroom out of the access of children. There are no bodies of water accessible to children in care. Children bring their own food from home, the center provides snacks. There is a drinking fountain on the sink basin in the classroom and also bottled water and a water dispenser for children in the classroom. Snacks foods were checked, all items were fresh and not expired.
Children's records were reviewed: LPA requested the children's facility roster and made a copy for the files. All files selected were complete and up to date.
Staff files were reviewed. Opening and closing staff have current CPR and first aid training. All staff subjected to criminal review have been cleared and associated to the facility. A new staff member (since August 11, 2023) will need to complete Mandated Reporter certificate within 90 days of hire. Site director reminded that Mandated Reporter certificates and CPR/First Aid certificates must be renewed every two years.
Site 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.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
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