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25 | On June 23, 2023 at 2:15 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with the facility representative, Gwendolyn Lewis. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the facility representative. There were seven (7) children present during this inspection and three (3) additional staff members. The facility consists of one classroom. This center has an infant component on site license number #013415659. The facility was toured inside and out for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 7:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday -Friday
LPA checked the facility RECORDS and they show all individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children and the census matches the children signed in on the sign in sheet.
LPA reviewed two (2) children's files and three (3) staff files around 3:00 PM. All staff files have required Health Screening, and Employee Rights, and all children files contains Personal Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification & Emergency Information. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 08/2023.
The one classroom was inspected around 2:30 PM and teacher-child ratio was observed. 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. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is the director's office, away from other children in care. There is a centralized smoke detector/fire alarm system, working carbon monoxide detector and fully charged fire extinguisher present. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 05/22/23. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.
See 809-C. |