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25 | On January 24, 2023 at 1:40 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the facility representative, Merat Ayalew. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the facility representative. There were four infant children present during this inspection and one (1) additional staff member. The Preschool is located on a campus inside a church building. The facility was toured inside and out for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 6:30 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 two (2) staff files around 2:00 PM. All staff files have required Health Screening, and Employee Rights, and all children files contains Personal Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification & Emergency Info. 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 one classroom was inspected around 2:15 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 in the director's office, away from other children in care. LPA Woods observed the changing table to be within arms reach to a sink. The center has a wired smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and one (1) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 12/12/22. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.
See 809-C. |