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25 | On 8/31/2026 at 8:50AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Director, John Fernandez. The purpose of today's visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual-random inspection. Present was Director and 6 staff supervising 39 children. This is a licensed preschool program located in the San Mateo County Office of Education Building. The childcare utilizes two classrooms and two shared outdoor play areas. Approved waiver for group commingling were observed posted in facility. The classrooms area are: Room #5, (3- 5 year old) and Room #7 (3- 5 year old). The outdoor play areas included the: #1, Main Yard; #2, Secondary Yard. The days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday 8:00AM- 4:00PM. Per Director, the preschool program operates on a 10- month calendar. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards.
At 9:20AM., LPA observed the following: The classroom was neat and orderly, with age-appropriate materials available for the children. Each classroom had been divided into separate activity areas including the dramatic play, reading areas, and multiple subject space. The floors, including carpets area and other ground surface were clear of obstructions or hazards. The accessible furniture, and playthings inspected were in good repair. The furniture was observed free of sharp corners or splintered edges. LPA observed several storage cubbies available for the children’s belongings.
9:40AM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed dirt and debris stains on carpet inside classroom #7. Advisory note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued.
The classrooms had several tables/ chairs, scaled to the appropriate size. For the nap/ schedule rest, foldable mats and cots were available inside classrooms. Per director, napping supplies (blankets) are taken home weekly by families to be washed and returned. Per director, the linens are washed onsite weekly. The children’s bathroom was maintained clean with liquid soap and paper towels available for hand washing. The LPA observed changing table for staff use as needed. Per director, diaper are disposed in nearby solid waste bin.
LPA reminded director that all accessible trash bin lids need regular cleaning to avoid build-up or food and other debris. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued.
At 9:30AM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed cleaning detergent/ spray bottles stored in food preparation, on classroom #5 microwave unit. During visit, director removed and secured detergents and spray bottles inside a locked cabinet. Advisory Note: Technical Violation was issued.
The classrooms had adequate ventilation, were well lit and maintained at a comfortable temperature for the children. The classrooms had a functioning telephone service (Cell phone), testable carbon monoxide, and smoke combination detector (built-into building); and fire extinguisher size, 2A10BC. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)
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