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 toured the classroom, restroom, and outdoor play area. LPA reviewed medications. 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. Facility shares the school restroom and the play ground. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. All food was protected against contamination. The facility offers breakfast and an AM & PM snack. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Children bring their own labeled water bottles and the facility offers disposable cups with water coolers. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. LPA reviewed staff and children's records were complete. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days.

Report continued on 809-C.

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.

There were no Title 22 Deficiencies cited during today's inspection. This report was reviewed with Site Supervisor Jennifer Bateman-McDole. A notice of site visit was provided to be posted for 30 days.