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25 | An unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection was conducted on 12/21/2022 at 12:00 PM by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katrina Chicote. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 60 but have 46 currently enrolled. LPA announced purpose of visit and initially met with met with Monique Cole, Head Teacher, who granted entry to facility. Program Coordinator, Jennie Acosta, and Early Learning Center Manager (ELCM) Judy Long, were also present and provided LPA a guided tour of the facility both indoors and outdoors. Facility is located on McKinley Elementary School campus. The program currently operates two programs, AM Program 7:45 AM to 11:15 AM and a Full Day Program from 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM, Monday thru Friday. LPA observed required postings in each classroom including waivers for use of school's restroom and shared outdoor space at time of inspection.
The facility is made up of three classrooms, RM 1101 (Full Day), RM 1109 (Full Day), and RM 1103 (AM Program). LPA arrived at facility while preschoolers were transitioning to nap time. LPA observed 13 children with two staff (S1 and S2) in RM 1109 and 17 children with three staff (S3, S4, and S5) in RM 1101. RM 1103 AM Program was already dismissed for the day.
Beginning at 12:02 PM, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed learning stations for dramatic play, art, math and science manipulatives with toys available free of loose and sharp parts for children in each classroom. LPA observed a library area with soft seating and books available for quiet play in each classroom. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. Cots were inspected and observed laid out in each classroom that does not hinder walkways or block any exits. Per Program Coordinator, linens are provided by the facility and laundered weekly and blankets provided by families are taken home weekly. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPA observed water fountains in each classroom available for drinking water. Report Continues - Page 1 of 3 |