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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tyra Block, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of a random annual inspection. LPA met with Belen Lazo. During this visit there were 72 children with 7 staff as follows: Auditorium 2 staff:31 children; Outside 4 staff: 41 children plus site supervisor. Facility was out of ratio. Program operates Mon thru Fri from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., after school Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri from 2:10 to 6 p.m. and Wed after school from 12:15 to 6 p.m. Program Director, Kristen Gonzalez stopped by briefly during the inspection. Facility is in the process of closing this location.
LPA toured the facility. There was sufficient games and activities available for children to use. All equipment appeared to be in good condition and age-appropriate. No hazards were observed. School bathrooms are used with staff supervision (2 bathrooms used for boys and girls and one staff bathroom). Afternoon snack is provided and snack menu is posted. All additional required items were posted. All toxic or hazardous items are stored where they are inaccessible to children. There is at least one staff present with a current CPR and First Aid certification. Sign in/out sheets were reviewed. A sample of children's records were not available for review as the facility is in the process of closing. Staff personnel records were reviewed for qualifications. LPA discussed ratio, mandated reporter training, and site supervisor qualifications.
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. |