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32 | Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring personal water bottles from home. Additionally, a water jug with disposable cups is available outdoors, and each classroom has a filtered water dispenser stored in a refrigerator.
The facility provides a morning and afternoon snack. Meals are brought from home by parents. Snack menus are posted at least one week in advance in a location accessible to authorized representatives.
The facility is operating within the capacity and limitations specified on the license. At least one staff member with current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification is present during operating hours and offsite activities. The name of the center director or designated fully-qualified teacher in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department.
All children are under visual supervision at all times, and the facility is in compliance with teacher-to-child ratios. A sample of children’s files reviewed contained complete contact information for authorized representatives, as well as medical assessments. Staff files reviewed were complete and included health screenings, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles, and documentation of completed Mandated Reporter training.
LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) website: www.ccld.ca.gov, which provides resources including forms, regulations, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and quarterly updates. LPA also reviewed Reporting Requirements under Title 22, Section 101212.
Site Supervisor Susan Savage was reminded that all adults 18 years or older, including staff and volunteers, unless otherwise exempt under Health and Safety Code section 1596.871 must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption before being present in the child care center. Violations of this requirement may result in a civil penalty of $100.00 per person per day, up to 5 days, or up to 30 days for repeat violations.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370 requires licensed child care centers constructed before January 1, 2010, to test drinking and food preparation water for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and every five years thereafter. For facilities licensed after July 1, 2022, water must be tested within 180 days of licensure, per PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA verified that the required lead testing was completed in accordance with this directive. LPA referred Site Supervisor Susan Savage to the Department’s water testing website: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information.
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