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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hawkins conducted an annual inspection of the facility. LPA met with director Amy Luzzi and census was taken. There were a total of 43 school age children with 6 staff observed. Two additional staff returned from lunch during the inspection. 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. Analyst contacted Regional Office and confirmed clearances for two staff who were not identified on the roster.
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 safe and in a sanitary operating condition, floors were inspected for safety and cleanliness. The food preparation area was inspected for cleanliness, free of rodents/vermin, appropriate storage of food, and verification of posted menus. There are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water in the facility. The playground was not inspected due to construction being completed on the elementary school site. Currently the school's grass field and activity equipment is being used during outside play which was inspected for safety, good condition. Facility has a functional carbon monoxide detector. Children's files were reviewed for I.D. and emergency information. Staff files were reviewed for educational requirements. Sign in/out records were reviewed. At least one staff member present possesses current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 4/26/21.
The facility provides Incidental Medical Services-IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment /supplies, and reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative records. 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.
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