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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods arrived to the facility at 8:15 AM to conduct an Annual Required Inspection and met with Teacher, Arlene Vigars. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the staff. There were twelve (12) preschool age children and four additional staff members present during this inspection. The director, Peter Hardy arrived shortly after the inspection began. The facility is located on the grounds of an apartment complex and was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
CLASSROOMS: At 8:30 AM the facility was toured. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting at the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the director's office. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, a functioning carbon monoxide detector, smoke and sprinkler system, first aid supplies, and pull down fire alarm. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers on, and appear to be in good repair.
BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: There are separate bathrooms for staff and children. Toilets and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children are able to reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children.
FOOD SERVICE AREAS: The kitchen is clean, adequately equipped, and LPA did not observe any food stored with cleaning supplies. The menus are posted at least one week in advance, available for review by parents and dated and one percent (1%) milk is being served at the facility. LPA observed two areas were that have refrigerators, those areas are clean and free of evidence of rodents. There's also a fully charged 4A80BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
See 809-C. |