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25 | On 9/22/21 at 11:09am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catherine Fernandes arrived at the facility for an unannounced 1 year required inspection. LPA met with Director Ada Sosa. There were 18 children in care and 4 finger print cleared teachers. The facility operates Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. This facility is licensed for a preschool program. The center is located inside Mills college at the end of Post street in the Amelia Reinhardt Hall building.
LPA completed a tour of all of the classrooms and outdoor spaces, to conduct a health and safety inspection with Director Sosa. LPA observed that all of the classrooms have sufficient heating, lighting and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children and staff. The classroom floors and surfaces appear to be safe and in good repair. There is an ample supply of age appropriate furniture, toys, activities and equipment which appear to be in good condition and safe. There is adequate storage for children's belongings. Children's restrooms are sanitary and in operational condition today. There is a separate bathroom for staff. Parents pack lunches and snacks for the children. There are snacks available to the children if needed. The facility uses individual water bottles for children to supply water for children both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor play spaces are fully fenced and there is a sufficient amount of shade. There is an ample supply of age appropriate equipment tnd a dome for children to climb on. There are rubber mats to absorb the impact from a fall (mats are put away when children are not outside). LPA did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous items, toxins or medication accessible to children today.
All required forms are posted. The center reopened on August 16th and plans to conduct a disaster drill next month. The facility is equipped with first aid kits, a working telephone, carbon monoxide detectors, centralized smoke detection system, pull down fire alarms and fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers.
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