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25 | An annual random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Amy Strother and Nicolette Cunningham. 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 or exemptions. This program is operated by Head Start.
The facility’s operating hours are 8:00am-12:00pm and 12:15pm-4:15pm, Monday-Thurday, running a stacked program with a morning and afternoon session. The children are not in care on Fridays, but the facility is open for staff development. 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 director stated that poisons are not stored on the premises and none were observed during today's inspection. The toys, floors, tables 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 provided by a water jug and drinking fountains. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The LPA observed a working carbon monoxide detector in the facility. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. There is wood chip cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. The director stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and 16 preschool age children were being supervised by three teachers/aides, as well as 3 toddlers in the toddler room, supervised by two staff. 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. The sign-in/sign-out procedure was reviewed and in compliance. Five children’s records were reviewed at 2:02pm, and contained signed admission agreements. Continue on LIC809-C |