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25 | An unannounced annual inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek who met with the director, Judi Niemela. Census was taken and there were a total of 19 preschool children including 3 toddlers from toddler option program with 3 staff in different classrooms. (Rousseau, Matisse, Van Gogh (Toddler Option), Cassatt, and Monet). The facility runs a private kindergarten program under Department of Education Jurisdiction in room Picasso.
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. 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. 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 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, CPR/First Aid, and new immunization requirements for (MMR, Pertussis, and Flu vaccines. Mandated Reporter Training Certificates for staff were reviewed. 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. (The facility has an electronic sign in/out procedure for parents).
LPA discussed the Incidental Medical Services with the director, The facility provides Incidental Medical Services. 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
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