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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pandora Huffman-Smith met with the applicant today for a pre-licensing inspection. This facility is part of a duplex unit located on the lower level. The applicant is requesting a capacity of 25 preschool age children and will operate Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility was inspected today, indoor and outdoor, for health and safety hazards and measured to calculate capacity.
Indoor: The facility measures 784 square feet allowing for a total capacity of 22 children. The facility appears to be clean and equipped with a fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, kitchen/food prep area, children's cubbies, toys and equipment for children, and first aid supplies. Emergency supplies will be required to be provided by parents on the first day of enrollment. All furnishing and equipment appear to be safe and in good condition. There is one bathroom for children's usage that is equipped with 2 toilets and 2 sinks. There is an additional sink in the classroom for children's usage. Total capacity allowed for toilets are 30 and for sinks is 45. There is an additional bathroom for staff usage. Drinking water for children will be supplied by the facility, but parents will be required to supply water bottles for their child's usage. The facility will maintain additional water bottles on site. Ill children will be isolated in one of the areas of the facility until parent arrives for pick up and the staff bathroom will be used. All toxins and other hazardous items will be stored in the kitchen which is off limits and inaccessible to children.
Outdoor: The outdoor area measures 1096 square feet allowing for a total of 14 children. A waiver will need to be submitted for scheduled rotational usage. The outdoor area appears to be clean, safe and equipped with toys and equipment for children. There is sufficient cushioning underneath the play structure.
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