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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Director, Patricia Newton, for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Census included 21 school-age children supervised by two staff members. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
LPA toured all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Medications are stored in a locked box, inaccessible to children. Director stated that there are no poisons in the facility. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children, in the kitchen area. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp or loose parts. LPA observed outdoor playground area of the facility. The areas around or under climbing equipment are cushioned with small pebbles to absorb a fall. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers. The facility provides a morning and afternoon snack for children in care, and lunch during school breaks. Menus were posted in the facility. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via drinking fountains. LPA observed full legal signatures of authorized representatives from attendance binders.
Staff and children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card and a consent for medical treatment. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, expiring 01/2021. All staff currently employed with the facility have a criminal record clearance, health screening report, and documentation of educational background, training, and/or experience.
Report continues on 809-C.
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