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25 | An unannounced Annual Inspection was conducted on this day by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Carolyn Tuba and Bardo Baluyot. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 57 children. Licensing staff met with Director, Panfilia Gonzalez. The program currently operates Monday thru Thursday from 6:45am to 6:45pm and Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Licensing staff was taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. There are 3 classrooms designated for the preschool program, however only 1 is being used due to low enrollment since the pandemic. LPA's observed second classroom being used for napping area.
Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings was observed. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. Toys observed to be clean.
A first aid kit is kept in each classroom. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children.
Snack/lunch menus were reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Lunch is served by an off-site vendor. The facility provides a morning snack and an afternoon snack to children.
Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. The children have access to drinking fountains in the classroom. Water jug and cups will be brought out during outside play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. |