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25 | On 5/18/23 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst, Patrick Ma, met with Director Melinda Lopez for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 137 children present with 17 teachers in 9 rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates M – F from 7:00 – 6:00pm.
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. There is a kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Students bring their lunches and facility provides am/pm snack. 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 mats are individualized and disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats for easy passage and that they are not blocking entrances or exits.
Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Medications are stored in the front office in a locked boxed, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. Children’s changing table was adjusted to ensure it is within arm’s reach of the sink. 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. |