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25 | On 8/23/22 at 10:15AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s), Patrick Ma and Samantha Clenista met with Director Katie Tseng for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 61 children present with 9 teachers in 4 rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates M – F from 8 – 6pm.
LPAs 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. Facility requires children to bring in their own lunches and snacks. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats/cots are disinfected every week. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between naps/cots for easy passage and that mats/cots are not blocking entrances or exits.
Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Medications are kept in a lidded box located in the kitchen on a high self, inaccessible to children. LPA advised Director that expired medication needs to be returned to the parents. 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. Both outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Director was advised that a playground waiver may need to be submitted for the playgrounds to be shared. 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.
LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com.
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