LPAs toured all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, and outdoor play areas. Medications are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children in care. Facility Representative stated there are no poisons on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. The areas around or under climbing equipment are cushioned with bark to absorb the fall. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers. Facility provides snacks for morning and afternoon and lunch, which are provided by a food program. There is a kitchen in the facility. Menus are posted and drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPAs observed electronic sign-in and sign-outs.

Eight staff and 12 children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (exp. 1/2022). All staff currently employed with the facility have a criminal record clearance, health screening report, mandated reporter certificates, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (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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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.

Facility Representative was encouraged to the visit the departments website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining child care centers.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for a period of 30 days. No deficiencies were cited on today's date.