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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tricia Danielson arrived unannounced to the facility to initiate an investigation into the allegation listed above. LPA met with Senior Office Assistant Sandra Garland Director Rosemary Perez and explained the purpose of the visit. Program Director Brandy Stephens was also onsite and met with LPA as well.
Regarding the allegation "Staff do not ensure that drinking cups are available to children in care", it was alleged that the facility does not always have cups available for the children to utilize when obtaining drinking water from the large water dispensers. During to today's visit, LPA made observations in the classrooms as well as on the playground. LPA observed 5 working drinking fountains on the playground as well as an Igloo water dispenser with small disposable cups in close proximity. In the preschool classroom #2, LPA observed 2 working drinking fountains as well as an Igloo water dispenser with small disposable cups immediately next to it. Also observed next to the Igloo was a small child size pinkish colored personal drinking vessel. In the toddler classroom #2, LPA observed 1 working drinking fountain as well as an Igloo water dispenser with small disposable cups immediately next to it. (CONTINUED ON LIC 9099-C) |