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25 | On 9/11/2024 at 8:50AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Lead Teacher, Danielle Haim. The purpose of today's visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual random inspection. Director, Adelina Arcelona arrived during inspection. Present was Lead Teacher and 4 staff supervising 24 children. Adults in facility have criminal record clearances on file. Children present had been signed-in by guardians. Days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 8:00- 5:30PM. Preschool operated during school year, and is a 10-month program. Per Director, summer session is also provided for families. Program utilizes two classrooms: Areas #1, #2, #3- Classroom #2 (Sol); Classroom #1/ Lower Classroom (Luna); and one, shared, Outdoor Play Yard. Per Director, Classroom #1 on lower level is currently closed for renovation.
During inspection, unusual incident report (LIC624) documenting the classroom closure was submitted to LPA. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards.
At 9:00AM., LPA observed the following: Classrooms were clean, neat, with age-appropriate materials and playthings available for the children. Facility was equipped with tables, chairs, and furniture, scaled to the appropriate size. Accessible objects were free of sharp corners or splinters. Labeled cubbies are in entry way, for storage of children’s belongings. The off-limit areas have been made inaccessible with installed child safety gates.
The children’s bathroom was observed clean with toilets and faucets in operating condition. Facility has extra cabinets available for added storage. For rest/ napping services, facility has plastic mats stored in closet. Per lead teacher, blankets and supplies are taken by the families weekly to be washed. Facility had ventilation; adequate lighting; and were a comfortable temperature. Facility had a functioning telephone service; carbon monoxide detector; smoke detector; and fire extinguisher (2A10BC).
Kitchen/ food storage areas was observed free of any liter or rubbish. Food items inspected were current. LPA observed outlets and trash bins (used for solid waste) were covered. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)
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