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25 | On 10/9/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Required Inspection of the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Amber Villamor, Site Supervisor of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. The LPA, in the company of Site Supervisor toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The center operates from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday and is on the grounds of the Nipomo Regional Park. The preschool uses two classrooms (Butterfly Room- 2-3 years of age, Bumble Bee Room- 3 years of age-Transitional Kindergarten) for child care. LPA observed 17 children on site during the inspection along with 3 teachers (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision. LPA notes Director Miranda Aguilar arrived on site shortly after the inspection began.
The classrooms of the CCC were clean and organized. The classrooms had age appropriate toys and furnishings available for children. The CCC has an operable carbon monoxide detector which was tested at 10:45 PM. The bathroom used by children in care are in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA observed an operable refrigerator in the CCC's kitchen which is inaccessible to children. The parents provides snacks and lunches for children in care. The CCC has excess snacks and items for lunches. LPA reviewed a posted menu along with licensing required notices and documents posted predominately on the walls near the CCC's main entrance. There is available drinking water for children both inside the classroom and outside in the play area. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, sharps and medications are in inaccessible locations (i.e. elevated cabinets,kitchen) to children in care.
(CONT. 809-C, Page 2)
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