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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra met with Assistant Director, Alexis Hughes for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. Assistant Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Census included 29 school-age children supervised by 2 staff members. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM and Sunday 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Facility is open all year round and closed only on thanksgiving and Christmas.
LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Medications are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children. Alexis stated that there are no poisons in the facility. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. The areas around or under climbing equipment are cushioned with bark to absorb the fall. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The facility offer breakfast, lunch and a PM snack, which is prepared and delivered from the US Food and Crystal. Facility properly stores meals in a food warmer. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers. Menus were posted and drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign-in and sign-out sheet as required for school- age component.
Staff and children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card and a consent for medical treatment. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. All staff currently employed with the facility have a criminal record clearance, health screening report, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed with Alexis any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within ten working days.
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