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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marilou Monico conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection. LPA met with Administrative Assistant, Martiza Fuentes, and explained the purpose of today's visit. Facility's License, Notification of Parents’ Right Poster, Child Car Seat Law, Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Emergency Disaster Plan, Menus, Activity Schedule, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted. The center's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 08:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Preschool Program is licensed in Rooms 13, 15, 16, 26, 27, 31 and 35. The Toddler Option Program is licensed in Rooms 12 and 14. The facility serves children ages 18 months old to entry into 1st grade.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas. LPA observed that the facility was operating in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement. Cleaning products, disinfectants, sharp objects were stored in the upper shelves inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition. The facility is clean and orderly. The staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. Maritza indicated that the facility has custodian that comes after daycare hours to clean the facility.
Snacks and lunch are catered to the center from an outside vendor "Chefables." Drinking water is available for the children indoor via pitchers and disposable cups. LPA observed trash cans with tight fitting covers for the disposal of solid waste and diapers. LPA observed fire extinguishers, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Maritza stated that there are no firearms in the facility. Drinking water is readily available for the children outdoor via pitchers, disposable cups and individual water bottles. The playgrounds are surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe. Shades are provided by canopies, trees, and building overhang. LPA observed tanbarks and rubber foam as resilient material under and around the climbing structures and swing. There were no bodies of water observed.
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