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LPAs observed the outdoor play area to be free of debris and other loose materials. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment present. LPAs observed that there is a small gap between the flooring of the infant area and the fence. LPAs advised that the gap could be covered with a soft surface such as a pool noodle to minimize the risk of infants stepping into the gap or putting foreign objects in their mouths. D1 stated that they understood. There are no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water present in the facility. There are no firearms or weapons stored in the facility.
LPAs reviewed three staff files, five children’s files, and facility records. There is at least one staff member present with current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. LPAs observed that two staff members (S1 and S2) were not associated to the facility. LPAs advised D1 of steps to take to acquire fingerprint clearance and transfer associations. LPAs advised that S1 was not to be present at the facility until they acquire fingerprint clearance. LPAs provided D1 with a Criminal Record Background Transfer Request form for S2. D1 stated that they understood. S2 was associated to the facility during the visit. LPAs informed D1 that a Type A deficiency would be cited and that a civil penalty of $600 would be assessed. D1 stated that they understood.
LPAs observed that all children’s files were complete. Infant needs and services plans were available for review. Infant sleeping logs are maintained and recorded digitally. LPAs observed required postings to be posted and accessible for review immediately upon entry to the facility. LPAs advised that emergency drills are to be properly logged and documented. D1 stated that they understood.
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.
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