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25 | On 08/12/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Juvenal Moctezuma conducted an announced Prelicensing inspection and met with Assistant Director, Monica Garza, Site Supervisor, Melanie Flores, & Education Manager, Paula Smith. LPA explained the reason of the inspection and a tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. The center is located on the premises of Grasslands Elementary School on 1951 Mission Drive in Los Banos, CA. The licensee is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 80 preschool children. This program will operate on a traditional school year schedule from Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The classrooms utilized are labeled Number #1, #2, #3, and #4 which are divided into 3 buildings - counting the office.
Breakfast, lunch, and one snack are provided by the centralized kitchen (Westside Head Start) and brought over to the preschool. Monica stated that a staff brings the food into classrooms. Ill children and staff will utilize the staff bathroom located each building and office building. Ill children will be isolated in the Site Supervisors office. The cleaning supplies will be stored in high locked cabinets located in the children's bathrooms. LPA also observed room #1 & #3 to have a washer and dryer in the children's bathroom. LPA Reminded Melanie to make sure staff have supervision of children at all times when using the restroom. Melanie stated that the bedding and sheets will be washed on site every week- Friday, or whenever necessary.
All four classrooms were observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the Furniture and equipment appeared to be safe and in good condition and there were plenty of storage space for children's belongings. The cots will be stored in each classroom and LPA observed plenty of tables, chairs, and age appropriate toys. There is a refrigerator, dish washer, and Microwave in each classroom. There is a latch on the refrigerator so children don't have access to it. Melanie stated that staff will visually supervise children at all times so children wont have access to the dishwasher or microwave that's on top of the counter. A working carbon monoxide is installed in each classroom.
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