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25 | On Friday, September 16th, 2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kelly Ferrara and Matthew Gallo met with Facility Representative Bonnie Bernstein for an unannounced annual inspection. At 9:15 AM, LPAs toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Census included five children in care with two staff. Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5:30 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 classrooms appeared clean including the carpets and floor. Chemicals and cleaning materials were kept 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. There are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises and the facility has at least one functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPAs observed the appropriate postings were visible to parents and children were signed in and out of the center. LPAs observed children had individual water bottles inside and outside the classroom that are filled with water from the sink. Children bring their own lunches and the facility provides snacks. LPA observed a current children's roster and fire drill log.
Upon arrival, LPAs observed Staff #1 supervising a group of children alone on the playground. Once the facility file review was conducted, LPAs observed Staff #1's transcript and the staff was not a qualified teacher. |