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25 | On 2/1/23, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melissa Domantay and Melissa Guirit met with Secretary Meryln Katechis for a Required 1 Year inspection. The facility center and playgrounds were toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Present during today's inspection was Secretary Merlyn and no school-age staff. There were 0 school-age children present during today's inspection. All adults present today are fingerprint cleared and associated. The center operates Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
LPAs toured the premises with Secretary Merlyn. The school program operates in the north yard and children use the church hall on the corner of Cedar and Bonita for indoor activities. The facility provides snacks for children. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.There are two bathrooms located in the church hall each one has one toilet and one sink. The children also use the adult bathrooms in the preschool. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers and were in good repair. LPAs observed multiple 2A10BC Fire extinguishers, combination smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. The last Fire Drill was conducted on August 2022. Secretary is reminded that fire drills should be conducted at least every 6 months. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid Kit and working telephone. Facility does not provide transportation for preschool children, but Secretary understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster PUB 393, Personal Rights, and Activity Schedules were observed to be posted. Facility provides snacks for children. Lunch is provided from home by families for children. Isolation area for sick children is in the Office.
Outdoor play area were inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around the outdoor play yard are cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided by way of covered areas. There were no bodies of water observed during today's inspection. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. Children utilize personal reusable water bottles. See 809-C for continuance. |