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25 | On 8/6/21 at 10:30 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monica Mathur and Michelle Sutton conducted an unannounced Annual inspection at Alice's Montessori - Astrid. . LPA met with Director Teresa Perez and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPAs were granted the inspection authority to enter the facility. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm during COVID. Normal operation hours are 7 am to 6 pm.
At 10:40 AM the physical plant was inspected. LPAs toured the premises with the Director.
Indoor space: Facility operates in Large room with combined ages 2 - 6 year olds. Present in the facility were 31 children, 5 staff and Director. Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection.
The classroom, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Storage areas for poisons were locked and medications were kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Director stated that facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. LPA observed a fully charged Fire extinguisher that meets State Fire Marshall requirements, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, fire pull stations, and sprinkler system. All toilets, hand washing areas were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. Menus were observed to be posted at least 1 week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days and made available upon request. There are 1 fish, 1 frog tank and bunny cage in the classroom. Fish tank is at child's level with a lid that is not locked. Director is reminded to have visual supervision when children are playing around fish tank.
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