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25 | On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 8:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit. LPA met with the Center Director Jea Sevilla and Program Director Melissan Wyant. Present on this visit were 8 staff and 87 preschool children. Facility operates from Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm.
LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Directors. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights and Activity Schedules 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 has is a single-story building with 4 preschool licensed classrooms (Cassatt, Monet; O’Keefe and Van Gogh). 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 Directors that firearms 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. |