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25 | On 8/19/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanson Leong, made an unannounced annual visit to the P.A.R.C.A facility. LPA was granted entry by the Director, Cecilia Hinkston. 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 three teachers and the Director supervising ten school-age children. Children's capacity and ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance.
Both 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 surround the outdoor play structures, absorbing any accidental falls. 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.
LPA reviewed the records of four staff members. All required forms were in the staff files. A review of staff records revealed that all staff members are currently certified in CPR and First Aid.
According to the Director, the Center simulates fire and earthquake drills twice a year. The last fire drill was conducted on 4/8/2022. The last earthquake drill was conducted on 5/6/2022. ***See Page 2 for continuation***
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