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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hawkins met with teacher Margarita Hernandez and toured the facility inside and outside. Supervisor Child Development Services, Linda (Jimenez-Martinez) Prieto arrived shortly to bring staff files to facility for LPA to review. LPA observed 17 preschool children transitioning to the playground yard with 3 staff members. This program offers 2 sessions. Morning session is from 8am - 11am. and afternoon session is from 12pm - 3pm. Monday thru Friday. Facility is closed during summer times from June to mid August. Children in the morning session receive breakfast and children from afternoon session receive lunch. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings and an isolation area were inspected. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, area safety and sanitation. First Aid kit was checked. A review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, storage, and records were reviewed. Disaster drills, posting requirements, children records, mandated child abuse and injury/ death reporting, were also reviewed. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed and procedures regarding center’s policy of checking children for illnesses were also discussed.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS), and a copy is on file with the Licensing Office. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
The facility has a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher.
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