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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mok conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with the owner and site Director, Taraneh Alavi, and explained the purpose of the inspection to her. There were no children present during the inspection because the facility was closed for Summer Break. Per Taraneh, she reorganizes and touches up the facility during the break. The facility runs a Montessori Preschool Program on the ground level in a 2 stories single-family house. The facility is a grandfather. The upper level is the off-limit area. The program is run in a big classroom with an office, a storage, a food preparation area, and 2 children's bathrooms on the right. The facility has an attached play yard in the back of the house. Per Taraneh, a staff bathroom is located on the upper level. The facility's operation hours are Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA inspected the facility for health and safety hazards. The temperature and lighting in the facility were adequate. The facility installed a gate at the main entrance to prevent children from accessing the off-limit area. There were plenty of age-appropriate toys, books, learning materials, and children's furniture that were in good condition and repair. The facility had the right amount of hooks available for the children to hang their belongings by the main entrance. There was a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, a working 2-in-1 smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and first aid & emergency supplies available in the facility. The electrical outlets were covered. The children's bathroom had 2 toilets and a sink. There was another sink available for children in the food preparation area. The children's bathroom was clean and in order. The play yard was completely fenced. There were plenty of age-appropriate toys, a play house, & sand tables available for children outdoors. All the sharp corners were covered in the yard. The facility provides AM/PM snacks and drinking water & juice to children only. The children bring their own lunches and water bottles to school daily. The waste basket had a lid. There were a couple of children on special medication. LPA inspected the medication and storage during the inspection. Mats were used for napping. The children bring their bedding which is stored in an individual drawer with a child's name. At least 2 staff had current CPR/First Aid training that will expire in 7/2025. LPA reviewed the staff & children's file and obtained a copy of the current children's roster from the licensee during the inspection. All the required postings were posted. The disaster drills were conducted monthly and logged.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.
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