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25 | An inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Elpidia Hernandez Torres. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 03/13/2024 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. This program is operated by a private entity. 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 07:00AM- 05:30PM, Monday – Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. The regulation poisons are locked using a key or combination lock was reviewed. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children both indoors through the use of a water fountain and outdoors through their water bottles that are filled from the water fountain in the classroom. The last disaster drill conducted was an earth quake drill on 02/26/2024. The children’s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. A current menu was not posted per regulation, type B deficiency was issued. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is pour in play cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. The lead teacher stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were 21 children being supervised by two teachers. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit Lead teacher possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications which expire on 09/2025. |