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25 | An unannounced inspection was conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Torrence on 08/22/2019 at 10:35 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Torrence met with Site Coordinator, Ian Young and Supervisor Meredith White. Census was taken. There were 14 children present and two staff supervising. LPA Torrence toured the Early Childhood Setting indoors and outdoors. This program operates Monday - Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM, serving children ages 3 to 4 years of age, located on the Mariposa Elementary School site in portables G1. The facility has current waiver to share playground with the kindergarten children on a rotating schedule. 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 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 were 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. Napping equipment was appropriate, and bedding is sent home every Friday for cleaning and brought back every Monday. Uncontaminated drinking water was readily available both indoors and outdoors. This facility provides PM snack, AM snack and lunch are provided by the parents. The playground was inspected for safety, good condition of equipment, including appropriate cushioning material. Staff's files were reviewed for education verification, CPR/First Aid, and new immunization requirements for (MMR, Pertussis, and Flu vaccines). The current director was hired on August 19th; however, her designated director paperwork was not sent to licensing for review and approval. Staff 3 did not have education verification and immunization requirements. Facility does not have a current disaster drill log. Facility have a current children's roster available. Fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide was located at this facility. A sample of children's files were reviewed. |