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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Farida Raja and Anna Morales, met with Site Director, Ilse Richter, for an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection in the Preschool Program. The facility is licensed to serve children ages 3-5 years in two portable rooms located on the Ledesma Elementary School campus. LPA observed the required posted materials including menus and daily activity schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Upon arrival, LPAs observed no preschool children as the preschool program was closed for Spring Break. Two (2) portable classrooms are used for the Preschool Program until 12pm and the same two classrooms are used for the School Age Program from 1:30-5:30 pm.
LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the Preschool Program during today's inspection.
The classrooms, children's restrooms and kitchen/storage area were inspected. The disinfectants, cleaning solutions or chemicals that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in a closed room and were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazards. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each room and in the outdoor playground area via individual water bottles. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in the rooms. Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. There is a working telephone in the facility.
LPA observed 2 fire extinguishers and fire pull stations. The facility has built in smoke detector/ fire system. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted on 03/08/2023 which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. Facility does not provide transportation to children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles.
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