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25 | On 10/12/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year inspection assisted by Director Irene Porras. Upon arrival, total census was 18 children with three staff in room 3. The facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility staff or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas identified in the LIC999 Facility Sketch and areas accessible to clients at the time of inspection. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 9/26/23. The director stated that there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to clients were observed during the inspection. Clients nap on cots. Beddings are stored individually and washed once a week. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the clients served.
ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The center provides lunch, breakfast, and snack to the children, which is delivered from the off-site kitchen. Filtered drinking water is available to clients in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients’ bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements.
OUTDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the outdoor areas identified in the LIC999 Facility Sketch. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. |