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25 | On 8/19/21, at 11:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (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 infant program uses three classrooms (Room One- ages 0-12 months old, Rooms Two and Three- ages 18-24 months old) for child care. LPA observed 10 children on site during the inspection along with 6 teachers (cleared and associated). The CCC is an infant preschool combination program.
The classrooms of the CCC are clean, orderly and organized. Each classroom has age appropriate toys and furnishings available for children in care. 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 also observed changing tables in proximity of the sinks. 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 able to eat such. 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 varied age appropriate toys and play equipment in the play area. 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 cushioning to absorb
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