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25 | On 03/06/2024, an unannounced case management inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Erica Pacheco, Ka Vang and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Cynthia Brannon, who met with facility Director Charlotte Miranda and toured the facility inside and outside. The preschool is located on the Sunset Elementary School campus. The licensee is requesting a temporary waiver to use the TK playground while a play structure is being constructed in the preschool yard. Each program will follow a schedule to ensure no commingling. Per licensee, the installation of the new climbing structure will be completed by the end of April 2024. This program will operate on a traditional school year schedule Monday thru Friday from 8:15AM to 3:15PM. Yard measurements taken and reviewed with licensee.
An approximate total outside square footage used for preschool children measured 10,985 square feet, which exceeds the licensed capacity of 24 preschool children. There is storage available for toys and equipment, and toys and equipment are age appropriate. LPAs observed adequate shade provided by mature trees. While using the TK play area, licensee, Fresno Unified School District, will utilize an igloo, cup dispenser and disposable cups to provide water for the preschool children.
To approve the temporary waiver, the following is to be completed by March 20, 2024.
1) In the TK play area, there is a wooden storage shed with bent metal corner pieces, exposed jagged wood siding, protruding nails and chipped paint.
2) In the cement area, there are cracks with weeds. This is a tripping hazard to children in care.
3) In the grass area behind the wooden shed, there are holes to be filled.
4) The TK climbing structure does not have the appropriate age sticker reflecting the age of children that the play structure is appropriate for. The facility needs to provide this information before the waiver can be approved.
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