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25 | LPA Luigi Gargaro visited the facility to conduct a comprehensive site inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with site supervisor Adrian Araiza. During today's visit, there were 17 children present being supervised by site supervisor Araiza and teachers Natassia Ermino and Nyssa Gonzalez in room 800. The children were engaged in play activities during the visit. The multi-purpose room is also approved for overflow supervision for the program but site supervisor advised analyst that it is used typically only during morning times when there might be weather that would prevent children from being outside. Appropriate care & visual supervision were observed during the visit.
Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Care area has adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Children's bathrooms are located in detached building across the courtyard area (separate boys and girls bathrooms). Bathrooms have doors that provide privacy. Staff shall ensure that children be escorted to/from the bathrooms. Hand dryers and toilet paper are available in both restrooms. Bathrooms are lighted and have ventilation. Snack menu is posted and sufficient snacks are available for the children in care. Drinking fountains are available inside the classroom and the outside care areas. Cleaning supplies are stored in locked cabinet, inaccessible to children. Facility is open in the mornings from 6:00AM to 8:45AM Monday-Friday and from 3:07PM to 6:30PM Monday-Thursday and then 2:07PM to 6:30PM on Friday. A separate staff restroom is available. Isolation areas for ill children are typically open, available classroom corners on a mat until parent pick up. The playground is the gated blacktop area located immediately in front of the classroom. Equipment is age appropriate. Children have access to facility water fountains for drinking water and children also have their own water bottles.
LPA reviewed sign in sheets and found them to be in compliance. Personnel records contain health screenings and children’s records contain emergency information and medical assessments. At least one staff member has current CPR and First Aid certifications. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Fire and disaster drills were last conducted on 11/13/19. |