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25 | On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 1:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year Visit. LPA met with the Director Manisha Sharma and explained the purpose of today's visit. Present on this visit were 6 staff and 52 preschool children. The facility operates from Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
LPA toured the facility with the Director to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. LPA observed, Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules and Menus were posted. Facility was observed to follow teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection. Children were napping under the visual supervision of the teachers, during the time of the inspection.
Classrooms 1 to 6 are the licensed rooms. Currently, the facility is only operating 4 out of 6 licensed classrooms, namely as Chrysalis, Sunshine, Butterfly and Caterpillar. The classrooms, restrooms, pantry, storage room, and office area were inspected. The Director stated that facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as mats, cots, tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children's use were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. The staff have a separate bathroom in which will also serve as an isolation bathroom.
Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.
See LIC 809 C. |