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25 | On April 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with the facility representative, Lolita King-Yates. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the facility representative. There were five (5) infant children present during this inspection and three (3) additional staff members. The facility consists of thee (3) classrooms. The center has a preschool component license number #013418151. The facility was toured inside and out for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 7:30 AM- 5:30 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 one (1) staff file around 1:00 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.
The three (3) classrooms were inspected around 12:30 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's a barricade at the bottom of the stairs to prevent children under the age five (5) access to the upper level and office.
The center has a wired smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and two (2) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 03/28/23. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.
See 809-C. |