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25 | On 6/28/2023 at 8:35AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis J. Gomez met with Lead Teacher, Danielle Haim. Purpose of inspection was explained and was for an Unannounced, Annual Random inspection. Facility is licensed to operate preschool-age program. Director, Adelina Arcelona arrived during inspection. Present was the director and 4 staff supervising 13 children. Children present had been properly signed in. Staff's have criminal record clearances on file. Program utilizes two classrooms: Areas #1, #2, #3/ Classroom #2 (Sol); Classroom #1/ Lower Classroom (Luna); and one, Outdoor Play Area. Per Director, Luna Classroom is currently closed. Program operates year around. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, with director for health and safety hazards.
At 8:45AM., LPA observed the following: Play Areas, and Lower Level, were clean, orderly, with age-appropriate playthings available for the children. Floor/ground surfaces were free of any obstructions or possible hazards. Labeled cubbies are available for storage of children's belongings. Accessible furniture, shelves, art supplies, were free of sharp corners or splinters. Facility is equipped with child- sized tables and chairs for snack and seated activities. Children’s bathrooms are maintained clean with fixtures (3 toilets, 6 sinks) in operating condition. Staff bathroom is located separately. For napping services, labeled mats are stored in facility closet. Napping mats inspected were made of cleanable material. Per Director, napping sheets are washed weekly. Facility had acceptable ventilation and lighting. Disinfectants, toxins, and cleaning compounds have been stored inaccessible to children. Outlets have been covered. Facility has built-in smoke detector, functioning carbon monoxide detectors (2), telephone service, and fully charged fire extinguishers: 2A:10BC located in on each level. First aid kit reviewed is fully stocked.
At 9:10AM, LPA inspected the outdoor play area. Area was completely enclosed, with playthings in good repair. Absorbent material had been installed around structure for added safety. Per Director, sand is reviewed daily by staff, for any hazards or foreign objects. Climbing structures are properly anchored. Shaded rest area, and water services are made available for children.
During inspection, LPA reviewed kitchen/ food storage area. Food items inspected had current expiration dates, and were properly stored. Area was clean and free of trash or rubbish. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) |