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25 | On 06/14/2023 at 12:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Site Supervisor Dulce Huerta and proceeded to tour the facility together. The following ratios were observed: Classroom #4 had 12 children supervised by teacher Yolanda Marmolejo (Velazquez) and teacher Tereza Aguilera. Classroom #5 had 10 children under the supervision of teacher Antonia Gomez and teacher Alma Ibarra (Lopez). Both classrooms are part of the facility's Head Start program. Classroom #3 had 7 children supervised by teacher Melissa Alvarado and aide Alejandra Hurtado. This classroom houses the facility's Early Head Start toddler component. Classrooms #1 and #2 are not being used at this time. Facility was within staffing ratio during LPA's tour. When analyst arrived at facility, all children were found in the napping period in their respective classrooms. All staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility
All required notices, forms and license(s) were posted. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Napping equipment consists of cots which are kept in the classrooms and each cot has its own sheet or covering. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Facility provides the children’s breakfast, lunch and snacks from their on site kitchen. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. A menu is posted for parents to review. Adequate food is available for meals and snacks.
Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient protective cushioning. Climbing structures and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Yard has overhead structure for shade for children. Facility has separately gated play yard for Early Head Start Toddler class that meets the same conditions. Equipment is age appropriate for the respective programs. Children have drinking water provided in classroom from water dispensers and outdoor water jugs in the play yard. Grounds are free of debris or potential hazards.
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