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25 | On 4/5/23, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Melissa Domantay and Melissa Guirit met with Teacher Ileana Gonzalez for a Required 1 Year inspection. The facility preschool center and playground were toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Present during today's inspection was Teacher, Ileana Gonzalez. There were 7 preschool children present during today's inspection. Director is out on vacation. All adults present today are fingerprint cleared and associated. The program is located in one classroom (Preschool Classroom) on the grounds of St. Paul School. The center operates Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm.
LPAs toured the premises with Teacher Ileana. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The preschool children use the school children's bathrooms with staff supervision present at all times to ensure that preschool children do not use the bathrooms at the same time as older age children. There is a waiver on file for use of the school bathrooms. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers and were in good repair. LPAs observed a 3A40BC Fire extinguisher and Carbon Monoxide Detector. The last Fire Drill was conducted on 3/14/2023. Teacher Ileana is reminded that fire drills should be conducted at least every 6 months. The center is equipped with a fully stocked first aid Kit and working telephone. Facility does not provide transportation for preschool children, but Teacher Ileana understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles.
Outdoor playground was inspected and observed to be fully fenced, safe, and designated for preschool use only so that preschool children do not commingle with older age group children. There is one piece of high climbing equipment/slide which is securely anchored with cushioning under/around the structure. There are no pools or other bodies of water accessible to children during today's inspection. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around the outdoor play yard are cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided by way of covered areas. See 809-C for continuance. |