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32 | The rooms are complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mat, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. There are 16 toilets which is sufficient enough for 240 children. There are 13 sinks which is sufficient for 195 children. Children are to be escorted and supervised by staff to and from the bathroom and direct visual observation is required. There is a separate bathroom for staff located by the kitchen equipped with 1 toilet and 1 sink. The isolation area is located in the Director's office. There is an isolation bathroom located in classroom #101 with 1 toilet and 1 sink designated for use by children who are ill. There is a carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. The kitchen area currently includes a sink, refrigerator, microwave, stove, washer/dryer unit and storage. Menu is posted, as well as all other required documents for the parents and employees. The center will be providing electronic sign in/out located in the office and each classroom.
The outdoor play area was inspected. LPAs observed 2 separate playgrounds. Areas are completely fenced, have areas covered by building overhang for shade, age appropriate play equipment, and sufficient cushioning (rubber mat with artificial turf on top) under the slide and climbing structures. Drinking water is readily accessible via water bottles the children bring. Water will be refilled via a water filter container.
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.
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS has been submitted to the Department. 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. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.
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