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25 | On February 02, 2023 at approximately 09:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Winnie Ly conducted an Unannounced Required - 1 Year at the facility and met with Site Health & Safety Director, Natasha Lau during the visit. Purpose of the inspection was explained. There were 66 children 13 teachers present inside the five classrooms (Seahorse, Stingray, Otter, Sea Turtle, Starfish). Teacher to child ratios were met on this day. The facility has fully charged fire extinguishers that meet the minimum requirements, smoke detectors, and a carbon monoxide detector. The center uses an electronic sign in/out system. The Regional, Manager Nathalie Larson arrived at facility fifteen minutes into the inspection.
LPA and Health & Safety Director inspected the center for Health and Safety Hazards. There are no pools, spas or other bodies of water on the premises. Per the Site Director, there are no firearms or weapons in the center. Adequate first aid supplies are available. All cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to the children. Medications are stored in locked boxes inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free from loose, sharp or pointed parts. Children's bathrooms are in working order with adequate supplies. There are separate bathrooms on site for adults. The center provides morning and afternoon snack to children. Menus are posted in the center. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is provided indoor and outdoor by children's water bottles.
LPA and Health & Safety Director also toured the outdoor play area for Health and Safety Hazards. LPA observed outdoor equipment is in good condition, free from loose, sharp or pointed parts. The play structure appears to be age appropriate for children in care. Areas under equipment are adequately cushioned. Last Emergency Drill was conducted on 01/25/2023 and properly logged.
During today's visit, a random sample of children's and staff’s files were reviewed and found to be complete. At least one staff have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
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