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25 | Licensing Program Analyst Stacy Torrence met with the Director, Cindy Chiodo. Also present was Co-Director, Hiedi Martin-LPA who guided analyst on a toured of the inside and outside of the facility. Census was taken and there were a total of 45 school age children being supervised by 5 staff. A review of criminal record clearances indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
This program operates Monday - Friday 7:00AM- 6:00PM in the Kids Connection and the Fellowship/Gym, Rooms, serving ages 4.9 years old to 12 years old. The facility was reviewed to ensure compliance with license conditions and limitations, staffing and ratios, inaccessibility to poisons, medication, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Equipment and furniture was inspected to ensure it's in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Toilets and sinks were inspected to ensure they are safe and in a sanitary operating condition, floors were inspected for safety and cleanliness. Indoor/outdoor drinking water was reviewed. School-aged children have a separate playground from the preschool children. Outdoor drinking water is provided by a water faucet and indoor drinking water is provide by a container and water fountain faucet. The food preparation area was inspected for cleanliness, free of rodents/vermin, appropriate storage of food, and verification of posted menus. Per the Director there are no weapons or firearms at the facility. LPA observed no bodies of water in the facility. The playground was inspected for safety, good condition of equipment, including appropriate cushioning material around and under high climbing equipment. Staff's files were reviewed for education verification, TB clearance and health screening, CPR/First Aid, and immunization for Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza vaccines, and mandated reporter training.
A sample of children's files were reviewed for completeness of admission agreement, verification of sign in/out including time the child was signed in/out by authorized representative as well as verification of representatives full legal signature. Carbon monoxide detector was present and in working condition.
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