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25 | An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Y. Yang. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 03/09/23 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The licensee/center director 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 LPA met with the facility's licensee/center director, Chandini Perera today. The facility’s operating hours are 08:30am-02:30pm, Monday to Friday and extended care 02:30pm to 04:30pm on Tuesday to Thursday. This facility has a waiver on file with the Department. The conditions of the waiver were being met during today's inspection visit. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces were clean, free of toxins, safe and in good condition. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. There is drinking water available to children both indoors in the classroom and outdoors on the playground. The children’s bathrooms were in sanitary condition. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. No menu was posted; children bring all meals and snacks from home. Garbage cans containing solid waste were in good repair and had tight fitting lids. The facility's yard is fully fenced and free of hazards. There are no climbing structures in the play yard that require fall cushioning. There were no bodies of water observed. The director stated no weapons or poisons are stored on site. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were 14 children being supervised by two staff members. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications. The sign in/out sheet was reviewed and was in compliance with regulations. Ten children’s records were reviewed and contained identification forms with authorized representative information, as well as medical assessment forms. Two staff files were reviewed and contained the required documents as specified on the inspection checklist. Continued on LIC 809-C |