| Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Warren Birks conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Assistant Director Lisa Harris who provided a tour of the facility. LPA also met with Maria Rivera as well. This is a school-age program that operates from 11:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Transportation services are provided.
The facility operates on the same premises as the infant and preschool program and is completely separate indoors and outdoors. Children and parents enter the facility through the front entrance and sign in at the classroom. LPA observed the following: One Large room divided into two sections. There were two staff and zero children present as the program is temporarily closed for the Summer.
Physical Plant. Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Floors are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions are kept in a storage room inaccessible to children Note: Any Poisons shall be kept locked. The primary lighting source is overhead lighting. The facility has central air/heating. Electrical outlets are covered in the classrooms. There are drinking containers in the classrooms for children to drink as they wish.
Restrooms have a single stall and are clean and odor free. There is an adequate supply of toilet paper, paper towels, and soap. All restroom fixtures are height appropriate for children. Staff have their own restroom located eating area. The isolation area for ill children is located in the school age office area. A mat is available if necessary and children will be escorted to the staff bathroom if ill. The facility serves lunch and an afternoon snack. The kitchen and snack area appear to be safe and sanitary. There is an adequate amount of food items and LPA observed food to be within the expiration dates. Menus were reviewed. Trash bins to discard food have tight fitting lids.
Outdoor activity play area is comprised of blacktop (no climbing equipment). During outdoor activities, a water Containers and cups are provided for children to drink
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