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25 | An inspection was made to the facility by LPA, Laura Chavez. The facility file was reviewed prior to this visit. A review of the personnel report on file 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 Head Start and a Title 5 funded program. Operating hours are 8:00am - 2:00pm, Monday-Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in a cabinet located in the staff bathroom. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces appeared clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. Drinking fountains provide uncontaminated drinking water to children both indoors and outdoors. The children's bathrooms appeared in safe and sanitary condition. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. There is a working smoke detector, fire extinguisher, and carbon monoxide detector in the facility. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas appeared in safe condition. There is rubber cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment sufficient to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. Teacher Tammy Arce stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and children were being properly supervised. The facility was operating within the licensed
Report continued: See LIC 809-C |