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An unannounced annual inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek who met with site supervisor, Becky Leslie. Classroom # 24 was inspected. The classroom is located on Bathgate Elementary Public School ground. Census was taken and there were a total of 11 preschool children with one other staff observed today.
A review of criminal record clearances indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. (The staff are employed by School District and are exempt from fingerprinting).
The facility was reviewed to ensure compliance with license conditions and limitations, staffing and ratios, inaccessibility to poisons, medication, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Equipment and furniture was inspected to ensure it's in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Toilets and sinks were inspected to ensure they are safe and in a sanitary operating condition, floors were inspected for safety and cleanliness. The food preparation area was inspected for cleanliness, free of rodents/vermin, appropriate storage of food, and verification of posted menus. There are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water in the facility. The playground was inspected for safety, good condition of equipment, including appropriate cushioning material around and under high climbing equipment. (The facility has a waiver approval to share the playground with Kindergarten children from this elementary site at different timing). Staff's files were reviewed for education verification, CPR/First Aid, and new immunization requirements for (MMR, Pertussis, and Flu vaccines).
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