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25 | On August 9th, 2024 at approximately 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived for an Unannounced Annual/ Random Inspection, and met with Director Diana Tostado. Present were 67 children (toddler/preschool age) and fifteen (15) fingerprint cleared staff members present during the inspection. The facility is in ratio today. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm.
CLASSROOMS: Facility has six (6) classrooms that were inspected. Center has toddler component which consists of one classroom divided into two (2) sections. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation, and lighting for safety and comfort. There are adequate play and learning materials available in all classrooms. Floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child in all classrooms. The isolation area for sick children is the Director office away from other children in care. Center has smoke/carbon detectors, working telephone, and four (4) fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers located throughout the facility and accessible. The center is equipped with eight (6) fully stocked first aid kits that is available in all classrooms as well as two (2) located in the Director's office.
BATHROOMS/TOILETING AREAS/DIAPER CHANGING AREAS: Staff bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom which is located in front lobby. There are two (2) changing stations located in the Toddler classroom. LPA inspected changing tables and observed that they are in good repair, free from defects or hazardous conditions. LPA observed all sinks, faucets and toilets are in safe/sanitary operating condition which are accessible to children. Supplies were also observed (soap/paper towels) that are available to children in care.
FOOD SERVICE AREAS: Facility provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack daily for children in care. There are monthly menus posted on parent board for public viewing. Kitchen prep area was neat and orderly with no signs of insects, rodents or vermin. Facility has refrigerators which were inspected, clean and free of any evidence of rodents, vermin or insects. LPA inspected all storage containers for solid waste and observed they have tight fitting covers that are in good condition and repair. See LIC809-C for continuance. |