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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), James Santos conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the day care center today and met with Manali Doshi, Licensee and Adela Bjelevac, Director. Today's visit was also in regards with the case management visit conducted by the Department on 12/1/2021 about the incident that occurred on 11/29/2021, when a substitute teacher went to the bathroom through the gate but was not aware that the gate did not fully closed. As a result, a child ran out and was reported found in the courtyard by a school district staff who brought the child back. The child was doing ok after the incident.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas with Licensee and Director. The required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 393) and Child Car Seat Law (PUB 269) are posted by the entrance area.
The preschool program are held in 3 classrooms: Pollywog (Rm #12), Octopus (Rm #11) and Dolphins (Rm #17). The classroom areas, furniture and equipment were observed to be clean and organized. There are age appropriate toys available for children. Fire extinguishers, fire alarm, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and first aid supplies were observed in each classrooms. The children's bathrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary. Chemicals and cleaning solutions are stored in the laundry area inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, there are no poisons, weapons or firearms on the premises. Drinking water is readily available for the children indoor and outdoor via water pitcher. The rooms have solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids.
The day care center provides breakfast, snacks and lunch for the children. LPA observed the kitchen area where food is prepared and is free of litter and rubbish, rodents and vermins. LPA observed the kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, microwave, oven, and stove.
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