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LPAs observed a total of 2 sinks and 1 toilet in room 5 and a total of 2 sinks and 1 toilet in room 6 available for children’s use. Additionally, there are 2 toilets and 2 sinks in the boys restroom and 2 toilets and 2 sinks in the girls restrooms at Twila Reid Elementary School site that children would be using (there is an approved waiver on file for this purpose). There is 1 changing table with an attached sink in each room. Staff bathroom is available in the office area. The isolation area for children is the nurse's office equipped with a cot. A toilet and sink in the nurse's office designated for sick children's use.
Lunch and snacks are provided by the facility.
The facility playground is all fenced at least 4 feet high and will be shared with transitional kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten children at a rotating schedules. There is an approved waiver on file to share the playground. Shade is provided. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground(s). There are enough cushioning on the playground.
Drinking water is available via children's own water bottles which can be refilled in the refillable station.
For child care 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). The facility has been constructed after 01/01/2010. The facility is exempt of water lead testing.The Licensee, Darcy Spicer 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.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, medications will be kept in classroom in a locked container(if needed also a refrigerator) Life saving medications will be kept locked in the classrooms. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
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