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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melissa Domantay and Melissa Guirit conducted a Prelicensing inspection today, December 29, 2021 for the initial application that was submitted by the applicant. LPAs met with applicant/owner, Tenzin Paldon and toured all areas of the facility for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. The measurements are as follows:
INDOORS: 656.6 square feet = 18 children
OUTDOORS : 651.18 square feet = 8 children
A fire clearance, with a total capacity of 8 preschoolers, ages 2 years to first grade entry was received from the Berkeley Fire Department.
LPAs observed that the classrooms has sufficient lighting and appears to be clean and in good condition. LPAs observed an ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment and furniture. The facility has 3 sinks and 1 toilet. The classroom has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector, and first aid supplies. There is a working telephone at the center. LPAs did not observe any hazardous items that would be accessible to children. Facility will provide drinking water for children indoors and outdoors. Food will be provided by children's families. The staff break room will be used for ill children as the isolation area.
LPAs observed the outdoor play area, they are fully fenced and have amply supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, and furniture. Applicant will provide photos of mats surrounding climbing dome structure as cushioning for children. LPAs observed ample amount of shade for children.
See 809-C for continuance. |