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25 | On 9/18/2020 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) made a case management-licensee initiated, for the purpose of adding a toddler option to the preschool and decreasing the capacity from 161 to 60 (48 preschoolers and 12 toddlers). LPA met with lead teacher Luanna Moon, it was disclosed on 9/2/2020 that director Pasternack had resigned. The school is currently closed due Covid-19. Ms. Mood lead LPA on a tour of the preschool. LPA observed 9 currently licensed classrooms, the classrooms were not set up for operations since the school has been closed, LPA explained to Ms. Moon before class can resume a return visit or tele-visit needs to be conducted. The center was granted a fire clearance on 9/18/2020 for 60 children, by inspector Michael Judkins of the Whittier fire department.
LPA observed age appropriate furniture, toys and equipment.
Cubbies for children's belongings
Central Heating and Cooling unit
LPA measured classroom number 7 intended for use by the toddlers, the room is 1/3 of 3 connecting classrooms rooms 7,8 and 9. A ceiling to floor partition separate room 8 and 9 will be designated for the pre-k.
The measurements for room #7 were: 480.40 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 13 toddlers
The center has 4 sinks times 15 children per sink = 60 children; 5 toilets times 15 children per toilet = 75
LPA explained to Ms. Moon that the rest room needed a changing table within arms reach of a sink. The current changing table doesn't meet regulation (see Title 22 section 101439 (h)(1)(2)(3)(4)(5) ).
LPA Chandler also measured the play yard located on the right side of classroom # 7,8, and 9 near the alley way. The play yard is fully gated and separate from the all other the private school and pre-school program. Age appropriate, non-stationary toys and equipment were observed. Ms. Moon was advised to barricade the a small section of the yard located at the north-east side of the play yard in an effort ensure proper supervision. |