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25 | An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kevin O'Connell. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 11/19/21 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The center director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
The facility’s operating hours are 09:00am- 03:00pm, Monday – Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children.
The center director stated that there are no poisons stored on the premises and knows to key or combination lock them. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is drinking water available to children both indoors in the classrooms and outdoors on the playground. The children’s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. Children bring their lunch and snacks so no menu was posted. Food prep areas are clean. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition.
There is rubber mat cushioning (Pour and Play) underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. The center director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were 9 children being supervised by three teachers and the Director. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. Sign in, sign out regulation was reviewed, discussed and in compliance.
At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications. Nine children’s records were reviewed at 11:05am, and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, as well as medical assessments. Four staff records were reviewed at 10:50am. |