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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA),Bardo Baluyot conducted an unannounced Required Annual inspection on this date. Upon arrival, LPA conducted a COVID risk self-assessment and met with Pre-K Teacher, Xotchitl Bajo. LPA toured the facility. LPA observed 14 children present with 3 staff.
The preschool is located on the grounds of Sierra Madre Elementary School in classroom 127 located near the parking lot off of Auburn Ave. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Facility uses an ipad for parents to sign in and out. LPA observed all children present to be signed in. Per teacher, the isolation area is the nurse's office located in the elementary school or the couch area can be used as well.
Facility was inspected indoors and outdoors. Drinking water is available in the classroom via filtered water and cups. First aid kit was observed in a cabinet with a first aid warning sign. Carbon monoxide detector was observed, tested and found in operable condition. Children's restrooms were inspected. Toilets and sinks are clean and in good condition. Sufficient supplies were observed in the restroom. An Emergency Disaster Drill log is kept and shows last earthquake and fire drills were conducted on 10/20/22.
Outdoor equipment was observed to be age appropriate and in good repair. There is a shaded rest area for children. Drinking water is available in form of a water fountain. Cushioning material is in good condition and fencing was inspected and found to be secured.
The program operates Monday to Friday, 7:45-10:45 and 11:45-2:45. One meal per session is provided to children. The morning session is provided with breakfast and the afternoon session is provided with lunch from Pasadena Unified School District's food program which follows mandated Federal Food Guidelines. Meal menus, license, car seat law, parents' rights for centers, emergency disaster plan and all other posting requirements were observed. |