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LPAs observed the outdoor play area to be enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. The outdoor play area is free of debris and other loose materials. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment available for children in care. There are play structures that are cushioned with resilient padding in the form of woodchips. There are no swimming pools or similar bodies of water present in the facility.
LPAs reviewed six staff records, six children’s records, and facility records. There is at least one staff member present with current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. All staff have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates on file. Staff qualifications and immunization records are available for review. All children’s files were observed to be complete. All required postings were observed to be posted in each classroom. The last emergency drill was conducted on 11/15/2024. All emergency drills are properly logged and documented. LPAs verified that children are signed in via paper sign in and out sheets.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.
Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a
maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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.
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