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25 | On June 6, 2024 at approximately 10:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with site supervisor, Ana Padilla, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during LPA's visit included 26 preschool children and 6 teaching staff. Licensee was not present during LPA's visit. Facility is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. All teaching staff present have a criminal record clearance on file.
Facility is a multi-level, 2 classroom facility that operates as a Montessori program. There is an "upstairs" classroom and a "downstairs" classroom that are both in use. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm.
With site supervisor, LPA inspected day care areas, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Classrooms include a variety of Montessori toys, materials and equipment that were in good condition. Classrooms include areas for academic work, eating and rest and relaxation. There is age appropriate furniture that was observed to be in good condition. Flooring in classroom includes carpets that are in good condition, free of stains.
LPA observed electrical outlets in classrooms to be made inaccessible with child safety covers. Both classrooms are equipped with a fire alarm system and multiple, fully charged fire extinguishers and a carbon monoxide detector, that was observed to be working during visit. LPA observed at least one fully stocked first aid kit on site. LPA observed chemicals, poisons and cleaning solutions to be stored behind child safety locked cabinets.
Classrooms are equipped with children's bathrooms. LPA observed bathrooms to be in working condition, equipped with appropriate toileting and hand washing materials. Children reuse hand washing towels that are labeled with their individual names. Per site supervisor, hand washing towels are laundered weekly or as needed. Garbage bins in classrooms and bathrooms were observed to have tight fitting lids.
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