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25 | On 7/9/21, at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Required Inspection of the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). The LPA met with Brianna Ash, Director of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. The LPA, in the company of Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The center operates from 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday. The preschool uses two classrooms (2/3 classroom and 4/5 classroom) for care and had a population of 39 children in care at the time of the inspection, with six teachers.
The classrooms of the CCC were clean and organized. The classrooms had age appropriate toys and furnishings available for children. Each classroom had operable carbon monoxide detectors which were tested at 11:30 AM. The bathroom is in safe and sanitary operating condition. The attached kitchen was observed to be clean and free of litter. Food and beverages capable of spoiling were stored in an operable refrigerator. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are observed on elevated shelves in each classroom beyond the reach of children. Likewise, the center’s medications is secured in the Director's office.
The center provides morning and afternoon snacks for the children. Children bring lunch from home. The LPA reviewed posted menus. LPA observed licensing required notices posted predominately posted at the entry of the CCC as well as Sign In/Out form which were completed appropriately.
The center’s outdoor playground areas in enclosed by a chain linked fence. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secured. The LPA observed age appropriate toys/play equipment in the play area. The toys/play equipment are in suitable condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The play structures in the playground areas have adequate cushioning materials (i.e. wood chips) to absorb falls and shade in the form of tress shade covering created by the building structures. No bodies of water were observed on site. There is available drinking water for children both inside the classroom and outside in the play area. Waste receptacles with tight fitting covers were observed throughout the center.
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