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Classroom 2 includes two bathrooms; one bathroom has two working toilets and three sinks, second bathroom includes one toilet, one sink and a fold out changing table. Classroom also includes two separate sinks in classroom next to changing table. LPA observed classrooms to be equipped with a variety of toys, changing tables, cubbies and age appropriate furnishings all in good condition. Classroom are equipped with fire sprinklers, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed first aid kits and emergency backpacks. Electrical outlets were made inaccessible with child safety covers. Program will utilize sleeping cots for napping and will be stored in the classroom.
The requirement for Lead Water Testing was discussed (H&S Code 1597.16). Applicant was reminded all child care centers operating in a building constructed before 2010 must test their water for lead contamination.
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 reminded applicant emergency disaster drills must be documented when conducted. LPA reviewed with applicant and director, the LIC311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.
Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education
website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
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