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25 | On 10/11/21 at 9:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, met with Director Fernando Torres and LIcensee Shalini Dhiman for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 93 children present with 9 teachers and an Aide in 8 rooms. With the exception of Rooms #7 with two teachers and 17 children and Room #8 with a teacher, an aide and 16 children, all other rooms had one teacher with 12 or less. Facility is within ratio and capacity.
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. Food is stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less and there is no expired or contaminated food present. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. Children bring their own lunches and the facility provides snack. 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 mats/cots are disinfected after use.
Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats/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. Any wastewater used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in each classroom, 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 areas are fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other
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