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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced required inspection. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with Eileen Kim, Director who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program which consists of 9 classrooms, but is currently only using 1 due to low enrollment. The preschool program is located within a church. Parents go through the front door of the church through the worship hall to the preschool. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8AM-6PM.
Per Director, The facility began accepting children for enrollment on 01/02/2024 after being closed since 03/13/2020. The facility did sent the regional office a letter on 10/15/2023 notifying and updating the department regarding this matter.
PHYSICAL PLANT- Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Director (Licensee) states that poisons are locked in an off limits room. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and hand washing sinks are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. All floors are clean and safe. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents.
The outdoor play space is currently not being used by children in care due to on going remodeling of the area which began after 10/15/2023. A classroom normally used for supplemental activities was observed to be converted into an indoor play area with appropriate equipment and toys. The Director stated that children will be able to use the regular outdoor play space after March 2024. The facility did provide a notice to the regional office of this plan through a letter dated 10/15/2023.
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