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25 | On 8/19/21, at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Required Inspection the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Ashley Shoals, Director of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The CCC operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. The preschool uses four classrooms (Room Four- ages 2-3 years old, Room Five- ages 3-4 years old, Room Six ages 4-5 year old and Room Seven ages 5-6 year old) for child care. LPA observed 27 children on site during the inspection along with 15 teachers (cleared and associated). The CCC is a combination preschool infant program.
The classrooms of the CCC are clean, orderly and organized. Each classroom has appropriate toys and furnishings available for children in care at the room's given age range. The CCC has an operable carbon monoxide detector which was tested (11:45 AM). The bathrooms in the CCC are attached to the classrooms. LPA observed the bathrooms to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA observed operable refrigerators in each classroom. The refrigerator contained items for the children consumption. Refrigerated food items are observed labeled. LPA notes the CCC provided snacks, breakfast and lunches for children in care. LPA also observed a posted menu near the CCC entry door.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and medications are stored on elevated shelves in classroom cabinets which are beyond the reach of children in care. The CCC also has cleaning supplies in the kitchen area which is excluded from care and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed sharps in the classrooms on elevated shelves, beyond the reach of children in care.
The CCC has outdoor play areas attached to each classroom. The play yards are enclosed by a combination of chain linked, cider block and vinyl fencing. The play yards fences' entry/exit gates are secured. The footing in the area consist of artificial grass, natural grass, sand and concrete. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment in the playground areas is varied. The toys and play equipment are in suitable condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The play structures in the areas have adequate
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