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25 | On January 27, 2023 at approximately 11:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nathan Garcia met with Director, Olga Avalos and Executive Director, Jennifer Silver for an unannounced annual inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility are Director, and 10 teachers, including floaters, supervising 47 children. Facility is operating within its capacity and is in compliance with staff/child ratio on this day. Facility operates day care from Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm.
With Director, LPA inspected 3 day care rooms and the outdoor space. LPA observed facility has combined smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, 3 fully charged fire extinguisher model 3A40BC located on multiple areas. The facility has a working telephone on site. All cleaning solutions, poisons, and other chemicals dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age-appropriate furniture. Facility floor and rugs are in good repair and free of any hazards.
There are first aid supplies available in the classrooms and in the office. All bathrooms are in working condition. All food is stored properly to avoid contamination. Facility has enough sleeping cots/mats available and provides sheet/blankets from home. Brought every Monday and on Fridays to be washed. Individual items provided by the parents are labeled and stored appropriately. According to the director, the snacks and lunches are brought from home. Per director, the children are provided through kitchen sink as main source of drinking water. The water is filtered through Brita water pitchers and water bottles are brought home everyday. Foods are nut-free by class and food preparation area is free of litter. Food is stored adequately to prevent contamination and properly labeled. There is water available for children in the yard as well as in the classrooms and emergency bags. LPA observed outdoor area and play structures are free from health and safety hazards. There are a variety of chalks and sport equipment available for the children. There are also sheds/bins and storage areas for the toys when they're not being used.
Based on the interview with the director, the facility has not done their water lead testing. LPA Garcia went over the requirements and forwarded the PINs and written directives to Executive Director, Jennifer Silver.
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