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25 | On November 20, 2019, at approximately 11:00AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Winnie Ly conducted an unannounced annual visit and met with Site Director, Kathleen Jamae Tasker during the visit. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Facility is a part time cooperative preschool program center. The program is divided into a morning and afternoon program. There are 31 children, a Director, 4 staff members and 5 parents during the visit. Teacher to child ratios were met on this day. The facility has fully charged fire extinguishers that meet the minimum requirements, smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM. The center uses a clip board for parents to sign their children in and out of the facility. All children were signed into the system.
LPA and Site Director inspected the center for Health and Safety Hazards. There are no pools, spas or other bodies of water on the premises. Per the Site Director, there are no firearms or weapons in the center. Adequate first aid supplies are available. All cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to the children. If there was an ill child, staff would separate the child from the group while waiting for a parent to pick them up. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free from loose, sharp or pointed parts. Children's bathrooms are in working order with adequate supplies. There is no napping equipment in the facility as the program only provides half day programs. There is separate bathroom on site for adults. The center does not provide meals to the children. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is provided by drinking water fountain and serve during meal hours.
LPA and Site Director also toured the outdoor play area for Health and Safety Hazards. LPA observed outdoor equipment is in good condition, free from loose, sharp or pointed parts. The play structure appears to be age appropriate for children in care. Areas under slides and other climbing equipment is adequately cushioned with sand. Last Emergency Drill was conducted on 11/04/2019 and properly logged. A random sample of children's and staff’s files were reviewed and found to be complete. At least one staff have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Facility has posted all the required licensing forms in a prominent visible location.
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