Aliso Pico Preschool

Buildings and Grounds — Based on observation and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in, LPA observed an 8in blue bucket of water filled to the top. Per teacher Pricilla that has always been there because the teachers use that water outlet to get water but is aware that water outlet is leaking which poses an immediate danger to the health and safety of the children. LPA obtained video and photos. LPA also observed classroom doors that lead to public area to be accessiable to children and the push latch to be at childs level which gives children easy access to public. Main entrance and exit door does not conatain an alram and the push handle is placed at childs level. Exit door that leads to public access is easliy accessiable to children with the turn of the knob, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Personal Rights — Based on observations, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in not maintaining a safe environment for the children in the outdoor play area. LPA did observe a body of water in the outside play yard which is accessible to the children. LPA observed an 8 inch blue bucket of water filled to the top, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies — Based on observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the carpet in Classroom A was observed to be heavily stained and dirty throughout the carpet area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Napping Equipment — Based on observations, interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in childrens bedding were observed to be in contact with otherchildrens bedding, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Buildings and Grounds — Based on observations interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA Perry did observe In classroom B, cabinet had 1 container of Lysol Wipes and Lysol Spray bottle was not observed to be locked which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Reporting Requirements — facility did not report to the department that the gate was not functioning.

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision — Per interviews with Staff C#1 had a bite mark on cheek and didn't observe the incident happen. Though no child received medical attention, a lack of supervision occurred.

Personal Rights — Based on information obtained and interviews conducted, C#1 was injured while in care and staff did not see what happened which poses an potential risk to the health and safety of the children.

Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties — Based on record review Staff #2 does not have the qualifications to be a teacher aide. This poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care.

Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties — Based on record reivew Staff #5 does not have a preventative health and safety training. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

Notice to parents that site visit reports are available — Based on observations and nterviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in not having previous licensing report dated 6/11/2024 which indicates 2 Type A violations posted, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Storage Space — Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, LPA did observed a bleach gallon on the floor near the file cabinet making it accessible tot the children. LPA did observe a chemical, Isopropanol 70% on the floor in the kitchen and Sanidry Disinfecting wipes, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies — Based on observations, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in, play structure to have visible spiders, cobwebs and chipped paint on the play structure. Play yard also has lots of debris, cobwebs, a sandbox that is littered which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Food Service — Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in, kitchen area where food is prepared not to be clean, sanitary and ceiling to have exposed water damage, along with part of the inside ceiling exposed and hanging down. LPA also observed sink where children’s utensils are washed to have exposed wood, mold, exposed nails and grimy which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.