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32 | Indoor areas were inspected by the LPA today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. During today's inspection, LPA observed staff reading books to the children and practicing counting during circle time. There are sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the facility. Drinking water is readily available for children via water dispensers and disposable cups. Staff and children’s bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom, not utilized by the children, which an isolated child can use if necessary. There is a working telephone. LPA reminded that the minimum temperature for child care centers is 68 degrees. Water lead testing was completed for the facility by M3 Environmental, LLC between January 4-5 2022 and no Action Level Exceedances were found. Water lead testing results were provided to LPA by Lorena and she states that the required licensing documents will be submitted.
The outdoor area of the facility was inspected and observed to be fenced in. There is a playground, sandbox, bikes, and arts/crafts tables for the children to use. LPA observed play equipment was in good condition, age-appropriate, and has sufficient resilient materials (tanbark) to absorb falls. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during today’s inspection. Shaded rest area is provided by canopy and building overhang.
The facility provides food through Revolution Food and breakfast, lunch, and PM snack is served to the children. The menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance, accessible to authorized representatives. The kitchen and storage area is clean and free of litter and rubbish.
Five (5) children’s files and six (6) staff files were reviewed and all required documents were present. All staff members have current CPR/First-Aid, Teacher-Directors expires 3/14/2023, and Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 1/3/2024. LPA reminded both trainings must be renewed every 2 years.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Education Manager, Lorena Gonzalez, and Site Supervisor, Estela Rodriguez.
As a result of today’s inspection, deficiencies were cited, see 809-D.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. |