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25 | On February 21, 2024 at 8:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julia Placencia arrived unannounced for a Required-3 Year inspection. LPA met with licensee/director Swaroopa Kade Ramakrupa. There were three preschool age children present during the inspection. The facility has five classrooms, however, the preschool currently operates out of only two, rooms 105 and 107. The facility is used as a Heritage School in the afternoon after the preschoolers have left for the day. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 11:30am.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were safe, sanitary and in operable condition. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. The facility has a kitchen/storage area which was inspected and appeared to be clean and free of evidence of rodents, however, children bring their own water bottles and snacks. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. The center does not have an outdoor activity space and LPA observed a waiver is posted. Fire/Disaster Drills are conducted at least every six months, and a review of the log shows the last drill was conducted 2/9/24. Required licensing documents were posted. Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors meet State Fire Marshall standards.
The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. The center is in compliance with the sign in/out procedure. Children and staff records were reviewed. Director and teacher on file meet the qualification requirements, have required immunizations, & current mandated reporter and first aid training.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. ***Continued on LIC 809C... |