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25 | On March 24, 2023 at 8:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with Head of Lower School, Kate McElvaney, for a 1 Year Required Inspection. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present, in the facility is head of lower school, 6 staff, and 33 children in care. Facility is operating within its capacity, and facility is in compliance with staff / child ratio on this day. Facility operates day care Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
With director, LPA inspected the day care room and play yard. LPA observed facility has working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fully charged fire extinguishers, and working telephone on site. All cleaning solutions, poisons and other chemicals dangerous to the children are stored inaccessible to the children. Facility has age appropriate furniture. Facility floor is in good repair and free of any hazards.
There are first aid supplies available in the nurses office. All bathrooms are in working condition. Facility has a sufficient amount of sleeping matts available. Food preparation area is free of litter. Food is stored adequately to prevent contamination. Play yard is free of hazards. There is a sufficient amount of bark and poured rubber to help absorb the impact of falls. There is water available on the yard as well as in the classroom.
LPA observed that facility is using electronic sign in / out. LPA collected a print-out of Child Care Roster. Facility has license and all other required documents posted and visible for the public. Facility’s last emergency drill was conducted 1/25/23 and is properly logged. At 10:04 AM, LPA reviewed the facility records. LPA reviewed 5 random staff's files. At 10:35 AM, LPA observed that staff member did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training on file. This is a potential risk to children in care. A Type B citation is issued for this deficiency. LPA reviewed 5 random children's files. Children’s files are complete with all required Licensing documents. Per director, all contact information of file is current.
LPA discussed the organization of facility files with head of lower school, and suggested keeping all staff licensing requirements in one location for each staff.
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