Routine inspection·June 5, 2025

On July 9, 2025, at 1:45pm., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with the Facility Representative Liliana Velasquez. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct the unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to facility representative. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were five toddlers being supervised by staff 1 (S1) and staff 2 (S2) and nine preschool age children being supervised by the facility representative. The preschool center with a toddler component consists of four rooms (toddler playroom, Grand Hall, infant, nursery), one restroom, and Gym/Playroom. This Center also operates a school age center (367750046). The Center has a kitchen, one staff restroom, and two staff offices, which are utilized by both components. The Center is located in a business center. An approved waiver is on file for the outdoor space. The program operates Monday to Friday 07:00am - 06:00pm. Indoor/Children's Area: The staff office door was open when LPA arrived to the Center at approximately 1:45pm. When LPA completed a tour with the facility representative Velasquez, at 2:49pm, LPA observed a bottle of Raid on a approximate four foot high cabinet in the staff office. During the inspection, LPA observed all children were in their individual classrooms and were under constant supervision by the staff, therefore this was a potential risk. LPA completed research on Raid products and per research Raid is a considered a poison. When the Raid bottle was discussed with the facility representative Velasquez they stated they did not know the Raid bottle was in the staff office. Based on LPA observation and record review Raid is a poison and is required to be locked. A type B citation was issued, refer to LIC 809D. At the time of this inspection, the infant and nursery classroom were not being utilized and were off limits to the children in care via child safety gates. These rooms were being used as storage areas. When LPA completed a tour of the toddler classroom, with facility representative Velasquez, LPA observed the trash can containing plates and food wrappers was not equipped with a lid. LPA observed the trash can in the preschool classroom also did not have a lid. LPA observed plates and food wrappers in the trash can. Report continued on page two Report continued from page two Facility Representative Velasquez expressed they did not know lids were required on the trash cans. LPA discussed the regulation with facility representative Velasquez. A technical advisory notice was issued. LPA observed all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds were stored in a cabinet within the kitchen. LPA observed the indoor furniture/equipment was in good condition. Classroom was free of flies, other insects and rodents. The classrooms had tables and chairs to meet the children's needs. LPA observed the Center had a variety of art supplies, games, and puzzles for the children. Children's belongings are stored cubbies. Drinking water is readily available indoors via children water bottles. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens in good repair and free of debris. The carbon monoxide detector was tested by facility representative Velasquez, and was found to be in working order at the time of this inspection. Restrooms: The preschool/toddler component shares one restroom. The restroom has two toilets and one sink. Toilets and sinks were functioning properly and are age appropriate. Paper towels, soap and other supplies were available. Meals: The Center provides two meals and one snack a day. Menus were posted in the front entranceway and in the kitchen. Napping: During this inspection, LPA observed the toddler and preschool children during nap time. Outdoor: Currently there is zero outdoor space for the children. The school age program has an approved waiver on file for the outdoor play space. The Gym/Play room is utilizes for gross motor activities. LPA observed a padded floor with gymnastic mats, octagon climber, slide and a rock climber. Children have access to water while in the gym via personal water bottles. Due to time constraints LPA was unable to complete the entire inspection and will return on a future date to complete the inspection. As a result of this inspection, one type B and one advisory notice were issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Liliana Velasquez. Appeal rights were provided