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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samantha Yip conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Site Supervisor/Program Coordinator Arasele Rocha and explained the reason for the inspection. Program Director Lisa Hindman Holbert arrived shortly after. Upon arrival of inspection were 23 children and at least 4 staff. The teacher child ratio was observed to be in compliance during today's inspection.
License, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parents were posted. LPA reviewed sign in/out sheet, which contains full signature.
LPA toured in the inside and outside of the facility with Ms. Arasele. Disinfectant, cleaning supplies, and other items that are dangerous to children were observed to stored inaccessible. Furniture and equipment, such as chairs and tables, were observed to be age appropriate. LPA observed that cabinets in the Room 1 and outside where hinges were starting to get loose. LPA discussed with Ms. Arasele about how can become a safety hazard. Ms. Arasele stated that they will be having a parent work day and will have it fixed. LPA observed that there is sufficient amount of toys for children in care. Bathroom for children were observed to be in functioning condition. Storage containers for waste have tight fitted lids. There is fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 01/2020. Ms. Arasele stated that there are no weapons, such as firearms, stored on the premise.
The outdoor activity area is fenced. Play structure outside was observed to in good condition. Areas around play structure have resilient material. LPA discussed with Ms. Arasele about plans for obtaining more tan bark and having staff even out tan bark before children go outside. LPA also discussed with Ms. Arasele about checking that all toys outside are in good condition. Shaded rest area is provided through building overhang and canopy. There were no bodies of water observed during today's inspection.
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