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25 | On 8/4/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanson Leong, made an unannounced annual visit to the Nurture and Nature facility. LPA was granted entry by the Director, Erin Jermyn. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to the director. All facility’s staff members have had their criminal background checks cleared by Guardian. LPA observed four teachers and the director supervising twenty-one preschool children. From Monday to Friday, the hours of operation are 8:00 am. to 5:00pm.
Both LPA and the Director thoroughly checked the facility for potential health and safety hazards. Toys, furniture, and learning materials are all age appropriate in all classrooms. LPA observed that the outside furniture and play structures are in excellent condition. Wood chips surround the outdoor play structures, absorbing any accidental falls. Resting mats are provided for children to use while napping. LPA observed that there were no bodies of water at the facility. All cleaning products, poisons, and other hazardous chemicals have been kept out of reach of children. The facility has smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fully charged fire extinguishers, centralized smoke alarms, and working phones. According to the director, there are no firearms or weapons in the facility.
LPA observed that the facility posted the required documents. (i.e., license, waivers, notification of parental rights, notification of personal rights, car seat law, emergency disaster plan, and daily activities).
LPA reviewed the records of ten children. All required forms were in the children’s’ file. The program uses a sign in / out sheet for authorized individuals to sign their children in and out.
LPA reviewed the records of five staff members. All required forms were in the staff files. A review of staff records revealed that four staff members are currently certified in CPR and First Aid.
According to the Director, the Center simulates fire and earthquake drills every six months. ***See Page 2 for continuation***
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