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25 | On 5/15/2024 at 8:20am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tasha Alexander met with Director Laura Bowman for an Unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. During the inspection were one hundred and twenty-four (124) preschool age children and twenty-six (26) staff were present. Seven divided classrooms (Giraffes, Lions, Cheetahs, Tigers, Elephants, Zebras,Pandas, Penguins, Bears, Flamingos) were toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. The facility also has a toddler option for 40 toddlers 18mos-36mos.
The facility has ample age appropriate materials in the classrooms that were observed to be clean and in good condition. All toxins, cleaning products, medications and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. There is at least one (1) fully stocked first-aid kit on site in each classroom. There are carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and multiple fully charged fire extinguishers as well. All sleeping cots are free from defects, properly maintained and stored. All children’s bathrooms are clean, in proper working order, and well maintained. All medications are properly maintained, documented, and stored in locked cabinets.
The outside area is clean, free from defects with ample age-appropriate materials for the children. The play structures are anchored into the ground and properly maintained. The slides are sturdy and cushioned underneath. There is also plenty of shade for the children. LPA did not observe any harmful or unattended bodies of water in or around the facility.
The kitchen is clean, well maintained, and all hazards are in inaccessible areas. All children have access to clean drinking water in and outside of the classrooms. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided by the facility. All food provided by the facility is properly stored and labeled. |