Routine inspection·August 23, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sidney Cortez arrived conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. LPA Cortez met with the Director, Tamika Cooks who was present with 16 preschool aged children and two staff members, and an assistant. The facility operates Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM . This facility operates on the campus of Hesperian school in room K1. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were in operable condition. The floors are free of tripping hazards. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Snack menus are posted and visible for parents to review. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment appear to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. Fire/Disaster Drills are conducted on a monthly basis. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. All staff have required immunization and mandated reporter training certificates. All staff have proof of a current First Aid/CPR certificate. At 02:24 pm, children and staff files were reviewed. Children's files reviewed contained emergency information and medical assessments. Staff records reviewed contain required health screening. The Director is reminded that ALL Staff must be fingerprint cleared prior to being in the presence of children in care, or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident.