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25 | An Annual/Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), David Wilson. The facility file was reviewed on 10/15/2019 prior to this inspection. This is a Head Start combination center with a separate preschool and infant/toddler license. The infant/toddler license operates in rooms #1 and #2. The preschool license operates in rooms #3 and #4. This is a seasonal program, open approximately June - November. Operating hours are 5am - 5pm, Mon-Fri.
The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Infant and toddlers each have separate classrooms and play yards. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. Director Rico stated poisons are not stored on site and none were observed. 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 indoors via a water service dispenser in all the classrooms and outdoors via water in jugs to pour individually to children's cups or as applicable infant bottles for drinking. The children’s bathrooms were in safe and sanitary condition. The infant changing tables have at least 3" sides and sanitary vinyl pads that are at least 1" thick. The toddler bathroom and hand washing area appeared to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. There was sufficient napping equipment (cribs and cots) available. A current menu was posted appropriately. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. The infant play yard does not contain any structures requiring cushioning material. There is wood chip cushioning underneath climbing structures in the toddler play yard to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed. The playground was free of hazards. The playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. Director Rico stated no weapons are stored on site and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were a total of twelve children being supervised by six teachers/aides. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity.
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