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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mel Matos met with Ruma Chokshi, director, for an unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection. The Facility is located on the back section of Bishop Elementary School (facing Hazelton Ave) in Building H. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269), menus, and Activity Schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm. The Facility is licensed to serve a maximum of one hundred five (105) children ages Kindergarten to 5th grade in Rooms H101A, H101B, & H102A).
LPA reviewed six children's and five staff files (1 director and 4 teachers) during today's inspection. Each child's file reviewed contains the required documents; including the Information and Emergency Information form (LIC 700) and immunization records. All staff files reviewed contain the required documents; including transcripts/verification of experience/immunization records, and Health Screening Report. All staff have current certificates of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers on file. Last fire/disaster drill was completed on March 23, 2023. Ruma and three teachers have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. Ruma understands that there shall be at least one person, with valid CPR and First Aid certifications, on site at all times or present during off-site activities (field trips).
LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. LPA observed 41 school age children with three teachers in the Facility during today's inspection. Ruma understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Ruma understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. Any child(ren) who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted in care. Any child(ren) who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in the director’s office area.
LPA observed that the Facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. The Facility has adequate ventilation, including central air conditioning/heating. Ruma states that a third party company cleans the Facility Monday through Friday in the evenings. Ruma understands that the Facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. LPA observed that all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. |