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25 | On Feb 28, 2020, at 8:40 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van met with the site manager, Tong Sihao, for an unannounced annual random inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained and granted entry to the facility by the teacher. During the inspection, Director Annabella Tong and co-Director Helen Tong arrived. The facility is a preschool program; the days and hours operations are Monday - Friday 7:30 am-6:00 pm. Present today are 14 teachers, 72 children. Staff to children ratio are met.
At 8:50 am, LPA, along with the site manager, inspected the facility for health and safety hazards. The facility is in good repair, has proper temperature and ventilation. A variety of age-appropriate toys and learning materials for children are available in the classroom. There are no pools, spas, or other bodies of water at the facility. The facility has a smoke detector, fully charged fire extinguishers, and a working telephone at the facility. LPA observed all cleaning solutions, poisons, and other chemicals that are dangerous stored in the kitchen and are inaccessible to children. Sick children will be separated from the group and will be waited in the Director's office for parents to pick up.
At 9:10 am, LPA inspected the Moon classroom and observed that a power strip was stored adjacent to a children's handwashing sink, and electrical wires were hanging from the power strip. Also, at 9:25 am in the Sky classroom, LPA observed a fish tank was without the top protective cover, and the tank water filter electrical wires were not secure and were accessible to children. At 9:35 am, the Director took over and continued the inspection alongside with LPA.
Per the Director, the center provides two snacks, breakfast, and lunch for children. All the bathrooms, toilets, and sinks are clean and well sanitized. There is a total of 9 toilets and 9 sinks. There is a separate bathroom available to staff in the facility. The facility has water dispenser readily available for children to use indoor and outdoor. The outside play area is completely fenced, clean, and in good repair. The playground is free of hazardous materials, and the play equipment is age-appropriate and safe. Climbing structures are securely anchored, free of any loose parts, and have sufficient amounts of cushioning floor to prevent any fall injuries. LPA did not observe any bodies of water in the outdoor area. |