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25 | On 7/20/22 at 9:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at Blackhawk Montessori. LPA met with Director, Naureen Patel and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days/hours are Monday to Friday from 7 am - 6 pm in 8 Rooms. At present during summer months due to lower enrollment only 5 rooms are being used. There is an active waiver on file for outdoor play ground usage for no more than 84 present at one time.
The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director.
Room 1: 2 staff, 14 children
Room 2: 2 staff, 18 children
Room 3: 2 staff, 16 children (playing outside)
Room 4: 1 staff, 8 children (playing outside)
Room 5: 2 staff, 14 children
Rooms 6, 7, 8 are not being used and closed for summer.
Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during inspection. Indoor space, classrooms, restrooms, pantry, storage room, and office area were inspected. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted in June 2022. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Facility’s License, Waiver, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, and Menus were observed to be posted. |