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25 | At 10:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Blesi arrived at the facility and met with Director Denise Sleth and assistant director Kim Stayton a required 1-year unannounced Annual inspection. LPA toured the facility inside and out including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. At 10:24am, LPA observed 7 infants under 12 months being cared for by 2 staff and 7 infants over 12 months outside cared for by two staff. Hours of operation are M-F 6:15 AM - 6:15 PM.
Toxic and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to infants. Furniture and materials are in good condition. Floors were clean. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. Infant changing table is in safe/sanitary condition, and within arm’s reach of a sink. Sufficient napping equipment was available. LPA reminded the Director that napping infants must always have 100% visual supervision. All food was protected against contamination. Trash cans containing solid waste had lids. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Menus were posted. LPA reminded staff that infant bottles, dishes and containers must be labeled and dated per regulation section 101427(j). LPA also discussed the requirement of washing children's bedding at least once daily. LPA observed proper storage of medication, equipment and supplies.
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. LPA discussed Assembly Bill 2370, which will require licensed Child Care facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing will be required beginning January 1st, 2020 to January 1st, 2023 and must be conducted every five years from initial testing.
(Report continued LIC 809-C) |