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25 | On Monday, December 4, 2023 at 9 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an Unannounced Visit. LPA met with new Director Jennifer Karnsouvong and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on this visit were 6 Staff and 16 Preschool Children. The facility operates from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm.
LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The Facility has three active licensed rooms which are the Penguin Room, Dolphin Room and Turtle Room. The facility has an outdoor activity space and for electronic sign in/out waiver which was observed to be posted together with the Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Menu and Activity Schedules. Facility was observed to follow teacher to children ratio requirement. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers.
The classrooms, restrooms, pantry, storage room, and office area were inspected. The Director stated that facility does not possess nor store any weapons on the premises. 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.
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. |