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25 | On October 10, 2024, at 09:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kendal Zirbes conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection and met with Administrator Jody Auten. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by Administrator. Nine children, the Administrator and two parent volunteers were present during the inspection. Based on LPA observation, the center was meeting the staffing/ratio requirements. The facility is located on the grounds of Lake Arrowhead Community Presbyterian Church. The preschool program operates one of one classroom, located in the meeting room of the Church. The Center has one bathroom, a kitchen, gym and outdoor activity space. The current hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, September through end of May.
Indoor/Children's Area: At 09:40am the walk through was conducted. LPA observed Child care center was observed to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds were stored in an inaccessible shelf near the staff office, in the kitchen and in the staff office. LPA observed the indoor furniture/equipment was in good condition. Classroom was free of flies, other insects and rodents. The classrooms had tables and chairs to meet the children's needs. LPA observed the Center had a variety of art supplies, manipulates, a library, dramatic play space and a circle time area. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies labeled with the children's names. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available indoors via children's water bottles. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens in good repair and free of debris. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector in the Center.
Restrooms: The Center has one restroom with two toilets and one sink. Toilets and sinks were functioning properly and are age appropriate. The areas were clean and sanitary at the time of this inspection.
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