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32 | Refrigerator and microwave located in the Director's office were observed to be clean. Per Director, refrigerator and microwave are for staff use only. Per Director, all meals and snacks are provided by parents and don't require refrigeration. Snack menus were posted but have not but in use since the start of the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, facility provided snacks. Licensing as well as COVID posting requirements were observed throughout the facility.
LPA observed a fire extinguisher located in preschool's main hallway with a service date of 10/23/2020. Per Office Manager, there is also a pull alarm system and sprinkler system in place throughout the entire facility and the carbon monoxide detector is part of the hardwired fire system installed. Per Director, parents sign children in and out in the parking lot as parents have not been allowed into the building since the start of the pandemic.
Per Director, there are no Incidental Medical Services – IMS at this time. IMS plan will be submitted. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
A fully fence outdoor grass area on the side of the building opposite of the pre-school is used as the preschool's outdoor activity area. It is currently under a waiver to use a staggered schedule (once enrollment requires it) as it was measured to adequately accommodate only 16 children. The facility is licensed for 30 children.
However, upon arrival at approximately 9:30 AM, LPA observed Director Syed outside with the children using the primary school's designated outdoor area which is located within the Center's parking lot. LPA observed cones in place to direct cars entering the parking lot limiting them to the first rows closest to the entrance. LPA observed Ms. Syed and the children in the back corner of the lot furthest from the entrance. LPA also immediately observed construction in progress in and around the preschool's fenced outdoor activity area. LPA approached Ms. Syed to inform her of the purpose of the visit and addressed issues observed. Director Syed confirmed that there has indeed been ongoing construction and stated she was unaware that Licensing needed to be notified. |