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25 | On 8/6/21 at 8:40am, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Loretta Dyson arrived at the facility for an announced prelicensing inspection. LPM met with the owner, Fei Xu, whose spouse was also present. The applicant submitted an application for a new preschool license. The facility will operate in 6 classrooms, the kitchen area and a reception area. The hours of operation will be 6:30am-6:30pm, 7 days a week. LPM toured the facility, both indoors and outdoors, to conduct a health and safety inspection and measure, and the measurements are as follows:
INDOORS: 2,020.64 square feet= 57 children
OUTDOORS: 1,764.95 square feet= 24 children
A fire inspection, dated 7/20/21, was received from the Alameda City Fire Department with an approved capacity of 45 preschoolers.
LPM observed that all rooms have sufficient lighting, heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children and staff. The floors and surfaces are clean and in good condition, with no hazards. There is an ample supply of age appropriate toys, activities, equipment, and furniture that are safe and in good condition. There are a total of 5 sinks and 4 toilets available for children, and they are in sanitary and operational condition today. There is a separate bathroom for staff. Classroom 2 (the dramatic play area) and the staff bathroom will be used for the isolation of sick children. The kitchen will be an extension of the learning environment and the cabinets and drawers are blocked to prevent access by children. The owner advised that they will use the area for art and in the future may incorporate cooking. The owner stated that families will bring food from home, but the facility will have snacks in case of emergency. LPM did not observe food stored with cleaning supplies. LPM observed an ample supply of mats, which are stored appropriately. The facility will use a paper form for the daily sign in/out for children. Each classroom has a pitcher for filtered water and children will bring individual water bottles from home, to provide for water both indoors and outdoors. The owner stated that staff will refill water bottles as needed. LPM observed that all solid waste storage bins have tight fitting covers.
The facility is equipped with 3A40BC fire extinguishers, a centralized smoke detection system, working plug-in carbon monoxide detector, pull down fire alarm, working telephone, and first aid kits. LPM did not observe any hazardous items, toxins, bodies of water or medication that would be accessible to children. |