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25 | On 12/6/24 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Annette Sutherland and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Joelle Redding, met with Facility representative/Director backup Pamela Gallo for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Director was out of the facility for the day. There were 21 children present with 2 teachers in the indoor classroom and 2 teachers outdoor and 1 floating aide. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates M – F from 8:00AM – 2:00PM.
LPA & LPM toured the facility. The room was clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There is a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Refrigerated food is stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less and there is no expired or contaminated food present. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Children bring their own lunches. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Facility is a part day program and children do not nap.
Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Medications are kept in the office, but there is no medication currently being used. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Age-appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms, or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. Last drill was conducted on 11/27/24. The facility does not transport children. |