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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julia Placencia and Leslie Ibo arrived to the facility at 10:05am for an unannounced Annual/Required inspection, and met with Assistant Director Tania Trejo. Present were 68 preschool age children and an additional 9 staff members. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were in operable condition. The floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents, and food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted and visible for parents to review. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. Fire/Disaster Drills are conducted at least every six months, and a review of the log shows the last drill was conducted 7/17/19. Required licensing documents were posted. Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors meet State Fire Marshall standards.
The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. LPAs did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. LPAs verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. Sign in/out logs were verified to be correct.
At 11:30am, a sample of children’s records were reviewed, and contain all required licensing documents. Staff files reviewed have required licensing documents, immunizations and current mandated reporter training. Teachers present today meet the qualification requirements. ***Continued on LIC809C... |