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25 | On 9/23/22 at 11:12am, Licensing Program Analyst, Patrick Ma, met with Director Lori Romero for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 25 children present with 4 staff in one room. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program serves children 3 -5 years old and operates 3 separate programs, PS 3 on T & Th from 8 – 11am, PK 3 on M,W,F from 8 – 12:30pm, and PK 5 on M – F from 12:30 – 3:30pm.
LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There is a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. Families are asked to provide their child with snacks and lunch. Bottle drinking water is readily available for the children. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is brought from home and returned to the families at the end of the week. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between naps mats for easy passage and that mats are not blocking entrances or exits.
Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Medications are kept on top of the filing cabinet in the office, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation/emergency drills at least every six months. The facility does not transport children.
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