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25 | On March 10, 2022 at 09:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cowan and Leong met with director, Audra Tsivikas, for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present in the facility are director, 10 staff, and 60 children in care. Facility is operating within its capacity, and facility is in compliance with staff / child ratio on this day. Facility operates day-care Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM. Facility consist of four classrooms: Monarchs, Grasshoppers, Caterpillars, and Fireflies.
With director, LPAs inspected the day care rooms and play yard. LPAs observed facility has installed sprinkler system, carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher, and working telephone on site. All cleaning solutions, poisons and other chemicals dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age appropriate furniture. Facility indoor floor is in good repair and free of any hazards. At 10:13 AM, LPAs observed that corners of cubbies in classrooms have sharp edges. This is a potential risk to children in care. Site director has place an order for corner protectors. A technical violation is issued this day.
There are first aid supplies available in the classroom. All bathrooms are in working condition. All storage containers for solid waste fitted lids. Children bring food from home, and all food is stored properly to avoid contamination. Facility has a sufficient amount of sleeping matts available. Water bottles and other items provided by the parents are labeled and stored appropriately. There is a sufficient amount of cushion material (artificial grass) in the play yard to help absorb the impact of falls. There is water available on the yard as well as in the classroom. At 10:36 AM, LPAs observed holes in the poured rubber in the play yard. Site director covered holes with temporary rubber mats. Site director has made an appointment for flooring to be re-poured. A technical violation is issued this day.
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