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25 | An annual/random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kirk Marks. The facility file was reviewed prior to this visit. A review of the personnel report on file indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances. This is a Head Start program operated by Child Start, Inc.
The facility’s operating hours are 8:00 am - 11:30 am and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Monday -Thursday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. There are no poisons stored on site and none were observed during today's inspection. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children both indoors and outdoors in a drinking fountain near the entrance to the school. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. A current menu was posted on the wall by the sign in/sign out area. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas are in safe condition. There is rubber padding cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. The Family Advocate stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and twelve children were being supervised by three teachers/aides. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity.
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