Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Warren Birks conducted an unannounced Annual Required Continuation inspection. LPA met with Director Norma Hendle who assisted with inspection. LPA conducted follow up in regards to Staff #3's qualification (records were unavailable/off-site at the time).
During the previous 8/27/2021 visit LPA observed one teacher and staff #3 with 17 children. Today Director Hendle informed LPA that Staff #3 does not have six units in early childhood education (which allows a capacity up to 18 children with a qualified teacher). LPA informed Director Hendle that the facility will be cited for being out of Ratio and informed Director Hendle that staff #3 and a teacher may care for up to 15 children.
Director Hendle informed LPA that she is in the process of hiring a part-time associate teacher with six units and enrolled in school for the additional six units.
A copy of this report must be provided to the parent or guardian of every child and (including any newly enrolled children) for the next 12 months. The Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224 form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent/guardian). Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) form by email.
The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. This report along with a copy of the appeal rights was provided. Exit interview was conducted with Director Hendle. |