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25 | An Annual/Random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother. LPA met with facility representative, Karen Guerin (D1). 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.
The facility’s operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm. The facility was toured inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Sign in/out records were reviewed and in compliance. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible. D1 stated there are no poisons in the facility, and none were observed during this inspection. LPA observed the toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe, and in good condition. There is drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors by use of individual water bottles with pitchers of water available for refills. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. The center’s isolation area for any child who becomes ill while in care is located in the office. LPA observed food prep areas are clean. There was no contaminated food observed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. Menus are posted on the parent board in the entry of the school. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher that appeared fully charged, in the facility. LPA observed the playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is wood-chip cushioning underneath climbing structure to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed on the site. D1 stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed.
During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, a total of 29 preschool children were being supervised by 4 teachers. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff member present during the inspection possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications, D1’s certificate expires 11/2025.
Continued on LIC 809-C
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