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32 | RECORDS: LPA requested files and reviewed children and staff files at approximately 1:30 PM. All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Twelve (12) Children's files and staff files were reviewed. All staff files have required Health Screening and Employee Rights. All children's files contained Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. 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 in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months at the last one conducted was on 12/04/2024. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.
HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: IMS is being provided at the facility. LPA inspected the medication, which is stored in a safe place that is inaccessible to children in care. Each of the medications has an unaltered label with the child's name and date of issuance. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms.
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.
Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Lead Testing: 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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA noted the Lead Report on the parent board.
See 809-C
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