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25 | On January 22, 2020 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miriam Cohen met with Preschool Director, Patricia Rayas, of Hilltop Nursery School, 191609896 located at 5702 Crest Road, Palos Verdes Estate, CA 90275 for the purpose of conducting an annual required inspection. LPA Cohen toured and inspected all classrooms, interior and exterior, as identified in the facility sketch. Sign In/Out sheet was observed with full legal signatures and record of time of day. The preschool hours are from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Facility is operating within capacity limitations.
Upon arriving at the preschool, LPA observed four children being supervised by two adults.
LPA observed care provided in one classroom with a ratio of two adults to four children
LPA inspected the above classroom and found them to be clean and free from any potential hazards. The floor of the classroom was observed clean and safe. LPA observed the classroom to have age appropriate material and equipment. Furniture in the classroom is found to be in good repair and age appropriate. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons are inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are inaccessible to children in care. Medications are kept in a safe place in the director’s office. LPA observed all toilets and hand washing facilities in safe and sanitary operating condition. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are kept clean, free of litter, rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. Food snacks were observed protected against contamination. A menu was observed in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative. Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins were observed with tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available both indoors and out. Inspection of the outdoor play area was conducted. Playground equipment were observed in safe to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed objects. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. The facility is free of flies, and other insects, and rodents. Playground is free from miscellaneous debris such as tree branches, trash, leaves, etc. |