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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Oscar Huang, conducted an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation inspection to the facility today. LPA met with Teacher Debbie McCarson and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. LPA toured the facility both inside and outside 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), a monthly Menus and Activity Schedule. There are Three classrooms utilized for the preschool program. LPA observed 21 preschoolers with 4 teachers in classroom PS-2 and 16B. The school offers 2 half-day sections: from 8am to 11am and 12pm to 3pm.
Staff of Almaden Preschool Program are hired through the San Jose Unified School District and fingerprint clearances are done through the Department of Education.
LPA reviewed six children and four staff files. Each child's file reviewed contains the identification and Emergency Information form (LIC 700), a copy of the admission agreement, Notification of Parent's Rights, and Personal Rights, and Physician Report. Immunization records are maintained and up-to-date. The facility conducts audits by itself. LPA observed that all children were properly signed in and out by an authorized representative electronically and in paper. LPA advised teacher, Debbie to obtain child #1, and child #3 physician report within a month of school starts. All staff files reviewed contain the required transcripts/verification of experience. LPA observed all staff have current CPR and First Aid certifications on file. LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's visit. LPA observed the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license are in compliance with the regulations, and children were visually supervised at all times.
LPA observed that all preschool rooms are clean and safe for all children and staff. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each room and outdoor via water dispenser. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in each room. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There were separate staff bathrooms in the office not utilized by the children which an isolated sick child can use if needed. Teachers stated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
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