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32 | The outdoor play area is fenced and is equipped with age-appropriate equipment. LPA observed play structure is for ages 5 years and up. LPA observed climbing structure and slide with cushioning to absorb falls. Shade is provided via the building overhang. Water will be available to children by personal water bottles. The outdoor play area contained a total of 3155.96 square feet which will accommodate the applicant's updated request for 25 preschool children.
LPAs discussed Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
LPA discussed the Immunization Regulations SB 792, the requirement that all individuals working or volunteering at a licensed Child Care facility must have vaccinations against, Pertussis, Measles and Influenza. LPA advised the director that they can sign a declaration to be exempt from the influenza vaccinations however; Pertussis and Measles are not exemptible. To be exempt from Pertussis and Measles staff must have a medical exemption signed by a licensed physician.
LPA discussed the new Mandated Reporter Training. Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. In addition, effective January 1, 2018: Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure, existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018, new employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/.
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