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25 | On May 23, 2024, at approx. 1:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Site Supervisor Nancy Espinoza for an unannounced annual inspection. Purpose of visit was explained. Present today was Site Supervisor, 2 staff and 15 preschool children. Staff and children capacity ratio requirements were observed to be in compliance today. Criminal Background clearance are completed by Redwood City School District. Preschool program hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
LPA and Site Supervisor toured the classroom for health and safety hazards. Facility operates a preschool program in Room #ES1 on the site of Orion Elementary School. Classroom has proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, furnishings, books, and learning materials all in good repair. Storage hooks and cubbies are located inside classroom for children to store personal items and belongings. Restroom is equipped with two working toilets, one sink and a diaper changing table. Facility has a separate restroom for staff usage. All trash cans are equipped with tight fitting lids. Facility provides sleeping mat for children and parents provide sheet that are sent home weekly for laundering. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored behind locked cabinets and inaccessible to children. Kitchen area is equipped with a swinging door for inaccessibility to children.
Side door of classroom leads to small gated outdoor play area, which is equipped with a play tunnel, water/sand table, and play kitchen. There is another playground located in lower part of facility, which is gated off and locked. Lower playground is equipped with a small slide/climbing play structure and a playhouse. Playground is equipped with rubber tiles to cushion falls and the other half is asphalt. All outdoor equipment is in good repair. Playground is entirely fenced off with a chain linked fence. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Per Site Supervisor, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
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