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25 | On January 23, 2025 at approximately 1:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catrina Quimbo conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with Julie Picardal and explained the purpose of the visit.
Preschool program operates at our Lady of Mercy school in Preschool A (Caterpillars), Preschool B (Wise Owls A) and Preschool C (Wise Owls B) classrooms. On this date, preschool program is currently operating in two classrooms only: Caterpillars (2.5 years to 3 years old) in Preschool A and Wise Owls (3.5 years old to 4 years old) in Preschool B.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm, with extended hours to 5:00pm. Present during LPA's visit included 6 teaching staff (including director) and 28 preschool children. Program is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. All teaching staff present have fingerprint clearance on file.
With director, LPA inspected day care areas currently in use, for health and safety hazards. Upon LPA's arrival, children were napping. LPA observed classrooms to be clean and organized. Classrooms include carpets that are free of stains. Per director, carpets are vacuumed daily. LPA observed cleaning solutions and chemicals to be inaccessible in classrooms' high shelves.
Classrooms include a variety of toys, materials, and furniture that are age appropriate and in good condition. Per director, toys and materials are sanitized daily after each use. Storage for children's belongings are located inside the classroom, labeled with children's individual names.
Children nap in the classrooms on cots. Sheets are provided by the program. Children's families provide blankets. Per director, cots are sanitized weekly; blankets and sheets are also laundered weekly. LPA observed cots not in use to be appropriately stored so children's sheets are not touching each other.
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