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25 | On March 11, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Van and Leong met with the Director, Chantal Maher, for an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and access to the center was granted. This is a parent cooperative program. Upon entering the facility, LPAs observed parents dropping off their children and helping them settle. The director, a teacher, and six co-op parents supervised 21 children. The facility complies with the staff-children ratio today.
All staff members present during the inspection had their criminal record clearances verified through the CDSS Guardian Background Check site and were found to have eligible clearance status. The facility operates from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with some children staying until 4:00 pm for an extended program.
LPAs toured and inspected the physical plant with the director to identify potential health and safety hazards. The facility is well-maintained and has proper heating, lighting, and ventilation. The center utilizes a manual sign-in and sign-out. Upon reviewing the records, it was confirmed that all parents signed in using their complete signatures, and these signatures corresponded accurately with the number of children present.
All classrooms are equipped with toys and educational materials suitable for the children's age. The toys, floors, and tables are clean, safe, non-toxic, and in good shape. The facility has a combination carbon monoxide and smoke detector, fully charged fire extinguishers, and operational telephones. All hazardous substances, including cleaning agents and poisons, are stored out of children's reach.
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