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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with the site teacher Kimberly Williams for the purpose of conducting an unannounced required one-year inspection for the preschool. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. There were 10 preschool age children, one teacher, and two aides on the premises when LPA arrived. The preschool program is operated out of one modular classroom (PS 1). The classroom is located on the campus of Arrowhead Elementary school. The programs hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 8:00-4:00pm . The preschool program has two sessions each day, AM session 8:30 AM -11:30AM and PM session 12:30 P.M -3:30 P.M.
Indoor/Children's Area:
Child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds were inaccessible, no poisons on the premises, furniture/equipment is in good condition. Classroom was free of flies, other insects, rodents. The classroom had four tables and over 20 chairs to meet children’s needs. LPA observed the classroom had a dramatic play area, science area, library and additional areas for instruction. The classroom had diverse play equipment, along with multiple blocks, puzzles and age appropriate materials. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies along the wall as you enter classroom. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids, drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors via a drinking fountain and water pitchers. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens in good repair and free of debris. There is a working Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and two Fire Extinguishers, 5HISA40 ABC. There are three bathrooms within the classroom. One designated for the staff member and the other two bathrooms are utilized by the children. Each bathroom had one toilet and one hand washing sink, which were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. Curtains and a door provide each individual with privacy. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Report continued on page two |