1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32 | This facility provides snacks for children in care and there are weekly menus posted at the facility. LPA observed an area where they have a mini refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. LPA reminded the facility representative that all persons engaged in food preparation and service shall observe personal hygiene and food service sanitation practices to protect food from contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.
The outdoor area has a play structure with a slide that has cushioning to absorb falls and a swing set that's anchored to the ground. There are trees that provides shade to children while at play. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair. The outdoor play area is the blacktop area and upper play area and they are free of defects and dangerous condition.
LPA checked the staff bathroom around 3:00 PM, and was told by the representative it was separate from the children’s bathroom. The children's bathrooms are both located to the right of the classroom. All of the sinks, toilets, and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition during todays inspection.
California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The facility representative was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
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.
See 809-C
|