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25 | On 4/28/23 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analysts, Patrick Ma met with Licensee Joanne Tranchina for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 10 children present with 2 teachers in one room. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates M – Th from 9 – 2pm and Fridays from 9 -12pm. Teacher Chikako Shiraishi was not associated in the Guardian system but had all the documents in her file to show she was fingerprint cleared and submitted all the proper documents to be associated. LPA advised Ms. Tranchina to follow up with the Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB) that manages the Guardian system.
LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There is a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Morning snack is provided and children bring their own lunches. Food is stored per regulation. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available.
Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. When medications are present, they are kept in an upper cabinet, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children. |