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25 | On February 26, 2025, at approximately 9:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced, annual inspection at Beresford Montessori. LPA met with Director Karina Garcia and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility today were, Director, 6 staff, and 30 preschoolers. All staff working in the facility have criminal background clearances and are associated to the facility. Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff/child ratio. Facility operates a preschool program from Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30 pm.
LPA and Director toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Facility operates two preschool classrooms: Ladybirds and Butterflies on the site of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Classrooms are clean and orderly with proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, child size furniture, learning materials and art supplies, all in good repair. Facility is equipped with storage cubbies for children to store personal belongings, which are located in hallway of facility. There is a restroom with one toilet located in each classroom, which are equipped with a half door for supervision and privacy. Sinks are located in each classroom for handwashing. Additional restrooms are in main hallway for children’s usage. There is a separate restroom on premises for staff usage only. All trash containers in restroom and in classrooms have tight fitted lids. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored and locked in cabinets and inaccessible to children. LPA observed sleeping mats for children in care; children bring their own sheets/blankets and are sent home weekly for laundering.
Outdoor playground is equipped with slide play structure, portable basketball, children’s table, ride on toys and other age-appropriate toys, all in good condition. There is a sunshade to provide shade to children in care. Large columns are equipped with padding. Flooring under play structure is rubber foam tile to cushions falls. The remainder of flooring is cement and entire playground is surrounded by the building and a wrought iron gate. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Per Director, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
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