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25 | On 11/12/2024 at 8:45AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Director, Cristina Ponce. The purpose of today's visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual random inspection. This facility is licensed to operate a preschool- age program. Present was the director and 3 staff supervising 11 children. Adults in facility have criminal record clearances on file. Facility is maintaining daily sign-in, sign-out sheet. Days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 8:30AM-3:30PM. Program operates on a 10- month school year calendar. Per director, Wednesday are early dismissal with pick-up at 1:00PM. Program utilizes two rooms: Multi-Purpose/ Gym Room; Classroom #1; and an Outdoor Play Area. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards.
At 8:50AM., LPA observed the following: Facility was clean, neat, with age-appropriate materials and playthings available for the children. Floor and ground surfaces were clear of obstruction or hazards. Child safety gates have been installed, preventing assess to off-limit areas. Accessible class furniture and equipment was free of sharp corners or splinters. Per director, gym room equipment including tumbling mats and climbing boxes are disinfected by staff.
LPA advised director to secure electrical box on gym room wall, near the sensory swing. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued.
LPA observed tables, chairs, and furniture is scaled to the appropriate size and in good repair. Individual cubbies are in entry way, for storage of children’s belongings. The children’s bathrooms were clean, with toilet and faucet in operating condition. Diaper changing table is available for staff as needed.
For rest/ napping services, facility has plastic cots available for each child in care. Per director, blankets and linens are washed weekly. Facility has proper ventilation, adequate lighting, and a comfortable temperature. Facility had a functioning telephone service and fire extinguishers (2A10BC). Functioning carbon monoxide detector was tested during inspection. Facility toxins, cleaning detergents, and compounds have been stored in the off-limit areas.
Facility’s food preparation/ storage area was free of liter or rubbish. LPA observed all trash bins for solid waste have been covered. Water from non-contaminated outlets is available for children to drink water as they wish. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)
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