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25 | An inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Carrie Wisehart and Patricia Pacheco. The facility file was reviewed prior to this visit. A review of the personnel report on file indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. This program is operated by Shasta Head Start and is a Title 5 funded program.
The facility’s operating hours are 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday; this program operates year-road. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in the laundry room. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors via water fountains in each room and playground. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. A current menu was posted in each classroom. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas are in safe condition. There is wood chip cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. The acting director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and 34 children were being supervised by 8 teachers/aides. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit (S1) possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications. Ten children’s records were reviewed at 1:30 pm, and contained identification forms |