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32 | The facility has a complete first aid kit, including bandages, scissor, thermometer, gloves and a first aid manual. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. LPA Herrera observed disposable cups and a water pitcher in the classroom. Children also bring their own water bottles and can be refilled at the facility. LPA Herrera observed a water dispenser located inside the classroom. Currently bottled water is being provided through Valley Springs water company for the children and staff. All floors are clean and safe. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria for the preschool children session and the food is prepared at an off site location. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.
The facility is free of flies, insects, and rodents. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet the statutory requirements. There is a working fire extinguisher and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date, time and how many children present, every six months.
Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off site activities. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with immunizations records, health records, and contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.
LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates.
LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Teacher Hess 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.
To be continued on 809-C.
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