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25 | On 4/23/2024 at 8:45AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Director, Sarah Shimkunas. The purpose of today's inspection was explained and was for an Unannounced, Annual Random inspection. Facility is licensed to operate a preschool program with toddler component. Present was the director and 10 staff supervising 58 children. All children had been properly signed in. Staff have criminal record clearances on file. The childcare program utilizes five classrooms: Koala, 4–5 year olds; Fish, 2-3 year olds; Grasshopper /Toddler Classroom, 18- 36 months; Flamingo, 2- 3 year olds; Elephant, 4 year olds, and the shared, Multi-Purpose Room and Outdoor Play Area. Outdoor space waiver and schedule was observed posted in facility. Per director, the cat classroom is not in operation. Licensee, Kristina Itskovich arrived during inspection. LPA inspected this facility for health and safety hazards.
At 9:00AM., LPA observed the following: Classrooms were clean, orderly, with age-appropriate materials available for the children. The floor and ground surfaces were clear of obstructions or possible hazards. Each classroom was equipped with tables and chairs, scaled to the proper size, and individual cubbies for belongings. Accessible furniture was free of any sharp corners or splinters. The children’s bathrooms were maintained clean, with fixtures in operating condition. Classroom was equipped with added cabinets for storage of supplies. Diaper changing tables, located within arm’s reach of a sink, was available for staff. Per director, area is disinfected after each use. LPA observed trash bins equipped with tight-fitting lids.
For scheduled rest/ nap, LPA observed cots, made from a cleanable material. Per director, napping sheets and blankets are washed weekly by families. The facility had adequate ventilation, lighting, and was a comfortable temperature. Facility had a functioning telephone service, carbon monoxide detector (Built-in), and fully changed fire extinguishers: 2A:10BC. Facility’s detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger, had been stored inaccessible to children. (REFER TO 809c, FOR CONT.)
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