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32 | LPAs observed the outdoor play areas to be free of debris and other loose articles. There are play structures that are cushioned with resilient padding. There are sandpits present that are covered and checked daily for any loose debris. Each outdoor play area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water present in the facility. There are no firearms or other weapons in the facility.
LPAs reviewed 5 staff files, 5 children’s files, and facility records. There is at least one staff member present with current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training that expires 5/2025. Bright Horizons has an alternative Mandated Reporter Training that has been approved by the Department. All staff have current Mandated Reporter Training certificates available for review. All staff have qualifications and immunization records available for review. Children’s files are maintained digitally and were observed to be complete. Children are signed in with paper sign-in/out sheets that are present in the entrance of each building. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review upon entry to the facility.
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).
The facility tested its fixtures for lead on 12/17/2022 before the deadline of 1/1/2023.
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