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25 | On 3/23/2023 at 9:40 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, met with Director Charmaine Darian and Kristie Spillane, Preschool Operations Supervisor, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 16 children present with the Director and two Instructional Assistants in the modular building. Facility is within ratio and capacity.
LPA toured the facility. The room was clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is school cafeteria kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Food is stored appropriately. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The breakfast and lunch menus are posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Medications are kept in the locked emergency backpack, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area the kindergarten playground, on a staggered schedule. It is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. There is no waiver on file but this space has always been used. LPA will review the file and a waiver request will be submitted, if necessary. There is a alternate deck and grassy area outside the classroom for use. No hazards noted. |