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25 | On 09/15/2023 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffanie Diep met with Director Lizbeth Arroyo for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection, and Director guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA observed nine staff supervising 24 children. Facility days and hours of operation for the preschool program are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the toddler program. LPA verified that annual fees are current.
All individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of five days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
A health and safety inspection of the facility’s interior and exterior was conducted. LPA reviewed the sign-in/out sheets and observed that children were properly signed in/out. LPA observed the required postings. LPA reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills, and access to drinking water. LPA verified that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions, etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were functional. LPA observed adequate age-appropriate toys and equipment available for children. Facility provides breakfast, snack, and lunch. The outdoor play areas for the preschoolers and toddlers were inspected and are physically separated. LPA observed the play structures were in good repair and were sufficiently cushioned by artificial grass.
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