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25 | On March 21, 2024 at 10:15AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) B.Crass and A.Curry met with preschool teacher Marietta Viray for an unannounced required/random inspection. During the visit the Early Learning Program Office Supervisor, Demi Branch, and the Project Assistant for State Preschool, Peter Aloo, arrived to the classroom. The preschool classroom and playground were toured to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. The preschool offers AM and PM care. The AM hours of operation are 8:15am to 11:15am and the PM hours of operation are 12Pm-3PM. Upon arrival, LPA observed 19 preschool aged children with 3 staff. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded.
This classroom operates in Room 8 on the grounds of Cesar Chavez Elementary School. The classroom furniture, floors and equipment appear to be safe, clean and in good repair. All materials accessible to children are toxic free. The heating and lighting are adequate. There is uncontaminated drinking water readily available to children, both indoors and outdoors. The bathroom sinks and toilets are in sanitary and operational condition. There are no bodies of water, or free-standing water, accessible to children. LPA did not observe any disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons or any other dangerous items accessible to children.
The center provides food to children in care. The outdoor area is neat clean and free of debris with shade for the children in care. LPAs observed the menu posted and that is updated monthly. The center has ample first aid supplies, and a working carbon monoxide detector. Per Demi Branch, there are no firearms stored on the premises. The Licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of insects and rodents. A review of children's and staff files was completed. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current CPR/First Aid certificate. There are no children in care who require medications currently. The facility is operating within the limits of the licensed capacity today and abiding by the required ratio. LPA observed staff interaction with, and supervision of children, and did not observe any child left without supervision.
(Report continued, See 809-C).
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