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25 | On 12/13/22, at 12:01 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced One Year 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 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday. The preschool uses four classrooms for child care. LPA observed 55 children during the inspection, along with 15 teachers (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision. The facility is an infant preschool combination center and the infant program maintains a separate license (#401702793).
The classrooms of the CCC are clean and organized. Each classroom has appropriate toys and furnishings available for children in care. The CCC has an operable carbon monoxide detector which was tested (12:30 PM). 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 miniature refrigerators in each classroom. The refrigerator contained items for the children consumption. LPA notes the CCC provided snacks, breakfast and lunches for children in care. The facility has water available for the children to access inside of the CCC and in the outdoor play yard. Water sources at the CCC have been tested for lead containments. LPA also observed a posted menu near the CCC entry door. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and sharps are stored on elevated shelves in classroom cabinets which are beyond the reach of children in care and inaccessible. The CCC also has cleaning supplies in the kitchen area which is excluded from care and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed licensing required forms, documents and notices posted at the CCC. LPA reviewed Sign In/Out forms at the CCC. The forms contained the arrival and departure times of children along with the signature of authorized representatives.
The CCC outdoor play areas are attached to each classroom. The areas are enclosed by a combination of chain linked, cider block and vinyl fencing. The footing in the areas are varied. The play yards fences' entry/exit gates are secured. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment in the play areas. The toys and play equipment are in suitable condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The play
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