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25 | A required inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Elpidia Hernandez Torres. The entire inspection was not completed today, as facility did not furnish staff records nor children's records and a continuation visit to review personnel records will be conducted at a later time.
Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
The facility’s operating hours are 08:15PM- 03:00PM, Monday – Friday. 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. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children both indoors through a water fountain and outdoors through the water fountain outdoors. The children’s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. A current menu was posted outside the classroom and inside both the classrooms on the wall. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is pourin play cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. The center director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were 15 children being supervised by six teachers/aides. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit (S1) possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications. Continued on 809-C |