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32 | Facility will provide breakfast, lunch and a PM snack. The kitchen area currently includes a freezer, refrigerator, oven, stove and sink. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a child safety gate.
The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Chain link fencing is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is approximately 4,684 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate the newly requested capacity of 19 preschool children. Shade is provided via mature trees. LPA’s observed paint chipping off the western exterior wall of the building. Applicant stated that the building is owned by the city of Newman and it’s a historical building. LPA’s advised Applicant to discuss with the city having this area of the building repainted so that it would not be a potential safety hazard for children and to avoid future citations. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children which is properly anchored. Applicant did not have an owners manual for the play structure. Structure appeared to be age appropriate for preschool children. Applicant was advised to obtain the manufacturers specifications for the play structure in the event a child ever gets hurt while using it so that she has documentation to verify that it’s age appropriate for preschool use. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by rubber chip cushioning. Drinking water is available via pitchers filled by staff. The drinking water is provided by a water vendor service. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground(s) to be inaccessible to children. Applicant, Ana Corona was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
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).
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.
CONTINUED ON LIC809-C |