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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julia Placencia and James Sampair arrived unannounced at 12:30pm for a Required 1-Year inspection, and met director Molly Hiatt. Present were 29 children and an additional 7 staff members. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:30pm.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were in operable condition. The floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents and food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted and visible for parents to review. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. Required licensing documents were posted. Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors meet State Fire Marshall standards. Fire/disaster drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drill was conducted 1/27/20. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with 1 teacher supervising no more than 14 children. LPAs did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. A physical census was taken of all children present and crossed referenced with the sign in and out sheets.
At 1:30pm, a sample of children's files records were reviewed and contain all required licensing documents. Staff records reviewed contain required licensing documents, immunizations and mandated reporter training. Teachers present today meet the qualification requirements. LPAs verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training.
***Continued on LIC 809C... |