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25 | On August 13, 2024, at approximately 8.30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso made an unannounced required visit to the child care center listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the Office Manager, Jessica Duque. The Director, Sabrina Mirzaie arrived at the facility at approximately 9.14am. The Office Manager and the Director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. Present in the center included 8 staff members and 0 children. Per the Office Manager, the facility was conducting Staff Development program from August 12 – 16, 2024. All individuals listed on the facility’s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare center. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. The facility uses 4 classrooms, namely Purple, Blue, Red, and Yellow.
LPA assessed the Center for Health and Safety Hazards with the Lead Teacher. The facility maintains a record of sign-in/out for children. The children’s classroom environment appeared clean and organized, with appropriate heating, lighting, and ventilation. The Center also provided age-appropriate toys, furnishings, and equipment. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water at the facility. According to the Lead Teacher, no firearms or weapons are present at the Center, and all cleaning materials and potentially hazardous objects are kept out of reach of children. Personnel restrooms are separate from the children, and all solid waste storage containers have tightly fitted lids. The Center also maintains carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, fully charged fire extinguisher, and First Aid kit. Designated cubbies are available for children to store their belongings. There is sufficient sleeping equipment and cots for each child, and all mats and bedding are kept in the appropriate location. Per the Lead Teacher, the facility does not provide meals to the children in care. The meals are brought by the parents. LPA also observed that the kitchen for staff is clean, organized, and inaccessible to children.
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