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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeevun Birk-Miller and Gagandeep Singh conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with Director, Alyssa DiPippo. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Census included eight school-age children supervised by one staff member. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
LPAs toured all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Currently, no children are using medications. Director stated that poisons are locked in a cabinet. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. The areas around or under climbing equipment are cushioned with bark to absorb the fall. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers. Program provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Menus were posted and drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign-in and sign-out sheet as required for school- age component.
One staff and three 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 (exp. 02/2021). All staff currently employed with the facility have a criminal record clearance, health screening report, and documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed with Director any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within ten working days.
Report continues on 809-C.
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