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25 | On 07/05/2024 at 9:15 AM an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Katrina Chicote and Peter Bishop. LPAs announced purpose of visit and initially met with Facility Representative (FR), Kandis Hmablet, Principal. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 86, per FR they have lowered their capacity to 81 due to physical plant updates to the facility, which includes building encumbered spaces (pending Department visit). The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. LPAs were taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. Required postings were observed. LIC 125 was provided.
The facility is made up of four classrooms: RMs: A, B, C, and E. At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 17 children and a total census of four staff present, which LPAs observed playing outside. Per FR, due to low attendance all classrooms are currently combined.
Beginning at 9:25 AM, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair in each classroom. LPAs observed surface of classrooms to be safe and clean, and child size tables and chairs available for children with rounded edges and well maintained. LPAs observed learning stations for dramatic play, math, and science with a variety of age appropriate toys maintained free of loose and sharp parts and a library area with soft seating available for quiet play. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. Cots were inspected. Per FR, linens are provided by the facility and washed by weekly laundry service. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPAs observed drinking fountains and pitchers available for children and children's personal water bottles. FR states that they also provide disposable water bottles, which LPAs observed available at time of inspection. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPAs observed three bathrooms available for the facility totaling 6.5 toilets and six sinks, with additional sinks in three classrooms. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Per FR, only LAUSD approved disinfectants are present at the facility.
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