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25 | On 9/21/23, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elvin Baddley and German Negrete conducted an unannounced Required Inspection the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPAs met with Sarah Britton, Director of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. The LPAs, in the company of Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The center operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday. The preschool uses three classrooms (Blue Bird Room- 2 years of age, Butterflies Room- 3 years of age and Owl Room-Transitional Kindergarten) for child care. LPA observed 9 children on site during the inspection along with 3 teachers (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision.
The classrooms of the CCC were clean and organized. The classrooms had age appropriate toys and furnishings available for children. The CCC has an operable carbon monoxide detector which was tested at 2:10 PM. The bathroom used by children in care are in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPAs observed an operable refrigerator in the CCC's kitchen which is inaccessible to children. The CCC provides morning and mid day snacks for children in care while lunches are provided by parents. LPAs reviewed posted menu along with licensing required notices and documents posted predominately on the walls in the CCC.There is available drinking water for children both inside the classroom and outside in the play area. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. 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). LPAs verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, sharps and medications are secured in elevated locations in each classroom and inaccessible to children.
The CCC has multiple playground areas. Each playground is enclosed and the footing in the areas are varied. The fences' entry/exit gates are secured. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment in
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