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32 | playgrounds, and 1 playground is designated for the infant/toddler component. The facility currently as waivers for the playground where no more than 83 children may play at the same time. There are staggered schedules for the preschoolers, where younger preschool children play first, and the older preschoolers play after. The toddlers share the infant playground and a waiver is in place for staggered schedules so each component plays separately.
The playground has an area for bike riding, basketball court, picnic tables, shaded areas and is surrounded by an iron gate at least 6 to 7 feet tall. All areas around or under climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with foam material. There is enough play equipment and toys for the children to use in the play yard.
Sign in/out is done electronically using a designated parent code for each family and a back-up sign-in/out sheet is available should the electronic pad not be functioning. A printout is available for review.
LPA reviewed staff records and found that they were complete. Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid, mandated reporting training, educational requirements, immunization records and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Per Director some staff currently have the 8-hour Health, Safety, Nutrition and Lead training.
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 reminded that lead results need to be posted for parents to view until the next testing.
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
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