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25 | An unannounced Annual Random Inspection was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. Lucero and A. Mooberry. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 60 preschool children. Licensing staff met with Director Susan Jennings who guided LPAs on an indoor and outdoor tour of the facility. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm.
At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 20 napping children and two staff present. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings was observed. Mat/cot was inspected. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. Toys observed to be clean.
A first aid kit is kept in the classroom. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility but were not tested as children were napping. Fire extinguishers have been serviced in February 2019. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children.
Snack/lunch menus were reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Facility offers a morning snack and an afternoon snack. Facility also provides a lunch to children in care.
Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. LPA Lucero advised Director that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to drinking fountains during outside play and to their own water cups. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. |