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25 | On May 12th, 2022 at approximately 11:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tapia-Mandujano met with licensee, Shilpa Badadare and Director, Lynda Ramoul for a pre-licensing inspection. The applicant is requesting a capacity of 80 children (ages 2 years to entry into first grade). The facility will operate Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:30 PM. The designated director for the facility is Lynda Ramoul. The facility was inspected today, indoor and outdoor, for health and safety hazards and measured to calculate capacity.
Indoor: Facility was measured today, however one classroom is not set up and will need to be remeasured. There is three bathrooms in the facility that is equipped with two toilets and two sinks, for a total of four toilets and four sinks available to children. There is additional sinks with water that are accessible to children deliver water that is no warmer than 120 degrees. There are separate bathrooms for staff usage.
The indoor space for children is observed by LPA, there is furnishings, toys and equipment for children and staff use that are clean and appropriate for use. There is storage space for children's personal belongings and cots to be utilized for napping children. Parents will provide the blanket and sheets for their child. Bedding will be sent home to be laundered weekly. Cots will be cleaned weekly or more often if needed. Children will be signed in and out electronically. Each classroom is equipped with a fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and first aid kit. Facility is equipped with a kitchen area. Garbage cans have tight-fitting lids. The facility is adequately ventilated and free of insects and bugs. Facility will provide all food for the children. The facility plans to provide Breakfast, lunch and snacks daily. Cleaning products or other hazards will be stored separately. Medications will be stored in the classrooms inaccessible to the children; there will be a refrigerator for refrigerated medications. Isolation of ill children will be in Director's office. For drinking water children will bring their own individual water bottles to the facility each day, and will be allowed to have free access at any time. Facility will also offer filtered water as needed.
Outdoor: The outdoor area measures 3670.1 square feet allowing for 48 children. Facility will need to apply for an Outside Waiver. The yard is clean and all equipment appears to be in good condition. Outdoor area is fenced by at least a four foot gate all around. There is sufficient cushioning underneath the play structure. For access to drinking water, children will be bringing out their personal water bottles. Outdoor area provides shading for children.
The following items were reviewed as part of today's visit: Record keeping for staff, children and facility records, Care and Supervision of the Children, Child Discipline Procedures, Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Medication Policies, Isolation of Sick Children, Napping Requirements, Food Service, Transportation-none provided, Parents Rights, and Reporting Requirements. Required postings were observed during today's inspection. Facility will conduct disaster drills every 6 months and a log will be maintained for review upon request.
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