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25 | An Annual/Required 3 years inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Connolly. Upon arrival LPA met with acting director Kathleen Rudner who accompanied the LPA on a tour of the facility inside and outside. LPA observed 29 preschool children with 7 staff and 3 children in the toddler option program with 1 staff. A review of criminal clearance records on this date indicates adults who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances.
Operating hours remain Monday through Friday 7 AM to 6 PM in rooms 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios.
LPA inspected the following areas: availability of drinking water within the classrooms, safe & sanitary sinks and toilets, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels. Furniture, toys, floors and other equipment were inspected for cleanliness, safety and age appropriateness. Food preparation areas were inspected for cleanliness and proper storage of cleaning solutions, free of rodents and other vermin. Menus are posted. Lunch is brought from home. AM and PM snacks are provided by the facility. Menus reflect snacks are provided from more than one food group.
The preschool and toddler option outdoor play yards were toured. The outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, good repair, free from sharp, loose or pointed parts and age appropriateness. The cushioning material was inspected for being sufficiently placed underneath climbing structures and play equipment to absorb falls. There was availability of drinking water and required shade. There are no bodies of water.
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