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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods arrived to the facility at 10:20 AM to conduct an Annual Required Inspection and met with Director, Marline Mireles. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the director. There were eleven (11) preschool age children and two additional staff members present during this inspection. The center is located in room K1 of Colonial Acres Elementary School facing Paseo Padre Street and was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for morning session, and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM for afternoon session.
CLASSROOMS: At 11:00 AM the facility was toured. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting at the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is next to the director's desk. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There's a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a functioning carbon monoxide detector, wired smoke detector, and pull down fire alarm. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers on, and appear to be in good repair.
BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: There are separate bathrooms for staff and children. Toilets and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children are able to reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children.
FOOD SERVICE AREAS: The kitchen is clean, adequately equipped, and LPA did not observe any food stored with cleaning supplies or rodents. The menus are posted at least one week in advance, available for review by parents and dated. One percent (1%) milk is being served at the facility.
See 809-C. |