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25 | An unannounced inspection was conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Torrence on 09/17/2019. During this inspection, LPA Torrence met with Director Melissa Martinez, who guided analyst on a tour of the Early Childhood Setting indoors and outdoors. Upon arrival there were 10 napping children present; with two staff supervising. This program operates 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, serving ages 3-5-year-old, on the Laurel Elementary School campus in classroom 16. The facility has waivers to share the playground and the elementary school bathrooms. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who required 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. Food is provided by the school’s cafeteria. Per the Director there was no weapons or firearms at the facility. LPA observed no 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. |