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25 | On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted a required one (1) Year Visit. LPA met with the Licensee Kimberly Ali and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on this visit were 9 staff and 38 preschool children. The facility operates from Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.
LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Director and Licensee. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules and Waivers were observed to be posted. Facility was observed to follow teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers.
The facility is licensed for 5 classrooms. The rooms Junior Adventure and Rocketeer are located next to facility's Main Entrance and adjacent to the fenced front yard facing the street. The rooms Cosmos, Shooting Star and Nebula are located next to the play yard. The classrooms, restrooms, pantry, storage room, and office area were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as mats, cots, tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children's use were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. LPA reminded the Director thatfirearms and other weapons shall not be allowed on or stored on the premises of a child care center.
Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. |