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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kelly Ferrara and Salene Mayberry met with Facility Representative Catherine Orlando-Stewart for an unannounced annual inspection on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022. At 11:45 AM, LPAs toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, and outdoor play area. Census included 29 children in care with six staff. Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 AM to 2:30 PM.
Facility Representative 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 is currently operating in rooms 15 and 26 only. The classrooms appeared clean including the carpets and floors. Chemicals and cleaning materials were stored inaccessible to children. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected and are in good condition with enough resilient material under climbing structures to absorb a fall. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors in a water bottle. Bathrooms were clean and all sinks and toilets were in operating condition. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Children are provided lunches and menus were posted. LPAs observed parents are signing their children in and out of the facility. The facility is equipped with First Aid equipment.
At 12:30 PM, staff files were reviewed. LPAs observed that three out of eight staff did not have a current Mandated Reporter certificate and LPAs advised this must be completed every two years. LPAs reviewed staff transcripts and observed all staff being utilized as teachers were qualified. LPAs observed proof of immunizations for each staff. LPAs observed a current children's roster and a fire/disaster drill log. LPAs observed at least one staff was CPR/1st Aide certified which expires May 2023. |