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25 | On 7/8/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanson Leong, made an unannounced annual visit to the Friends of Potrero Hill Nursery School. LPA was granted entry by the director, Monica Leicht. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to the director. All facility’s staff members have had their criminal background checks cleared by Guardian. LPA observed the director, two teachers and one helper supervising fifteen children. From Monday to Friday, the hours of operation are 8:30 am. to 5:30pm.
LPA and the Director thoroughly checked the facility for potential health and safety hazards. Toys, furniture, and learning materials are all age appropriate in all classrooms. LPA observed that the outside furniture and play structures are in excellent condition. Wood chips and sand surround the outdoor play structures, absorbing any accidental falls. Resting mats are provided for children to use while napping. LPA observed that there were no bodies of water at the facility. All cleaning products, poisons, and other hazardous chemicals have been kept out of reach of children. The facility has smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fully charged fire extinguishers, centralized smoke alarms, and working phones. According to the director, there are no firearms or weapons in the facility.
LPA observed that the facility posted the required documents. (i.e., license, waivers, notification of parental rights, notification of personal rights, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities).
LPA reviewed the records of ten children. All required forms were in the children’s file. The program uses a sign in / out sheet for authorized individuals to sign their children in and out. Children bring their own food to the facility.
LPA reviewed the records of four staff members. A review of staff records revealed that two of the staff members ***See Page 2 for continuation***
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