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25 | On 4/23/2023 at 10:10 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, met with Director Valerie Macias for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 14 children present with the Director and teacher Linda Tello on the playground. There is one classroom for this program. Facility is within ratio and capacity.
LPA toured the facility. The room is 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 are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Morning snack is provided and children bring their own lunches. There is a refrigerator for storage and all snack food is stored per regulation. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and cots are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between cots for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits. There are closing stall doors in the bathroom. Facility is reminded that there is to be direct supervision in the restrooms. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept above the sink, 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. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground.
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