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25 | On February, 2022, at approximately 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alize Tillery and Amanda Sutter met with Lead Teacher Usoalii (Molo) Napolitano for the purpose of an unannounced required 1 year annual inspection. Lead Teacher informed LPAs that potential Director Shayna Jones is not present today. Upon arrival, LPAs observed 14 preschool children, supervised by 2 staff members (Staff #1 and #2). At approximately 9:15am Staff #3 arrived; Staff #3 is not associated to the facility nor fingerprint cleared. The facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The facility does not offer transportation services.
LPAs toured all activity and classroom spaces, kitchen, restrooms and two outdoor play areas. LPAs observed children two years and above to be wearing masks while indoors. LPAs discussed current COVID19 mandates and guidelines with Lead Teacher. LPA observed the following documents are posted: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, and daily schedule. Cleaning disinfectants and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. LPAs encouraged Lead Teacher to schedule times throughout the year to check for expired medications. Lead Teacher stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Out of 4 toilets, 1 is not operational; Lead Teacher stated that Director is working on fixing it. LPAs recommended carpet and mats throughout the facility be cleaned. The program provides breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks.
LPA observed trash bins with tight fitted lids. Drinking water is readily available to children both indoors and outdoors; Director stated that since COVID pandemic, children bring their personal cups. LPAs observed the facility’s sign in and out sheet at the entrance. Facility has record of conducting fire drills at least every six months; last fire drill was conducted on 12/2021. LPAs observed two outdoor play areas. The outdoor play area on the left had damaged/broken play structures and equipment was observed to have built up dirt. Lead Teacher stated that the children are currently only using the outdoor play area on the right. LPAs require that Director submit proof that broken structures are removed from outdoor play area by 3/11/2022. Throughout both outdoor play areas, nails were sticking out of the fences and the fence on the right outdoor play area is leaning in towards the play area. Lead Teacher was reminded to ensure children are using play structures as the structure guidelines intend. There are shaded areas supplied by trees and the building. |