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25 | On 3/1/22 at 10:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, met with Preschool Coordinator, Karen Condon, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The Director, Nancy Betts, was available by telephone. There were 50 total children present as follows: Room 2: 6 children with two teachers; Room 4, 12 children with one teacher; Room 5: 11 children with one teacher; Room #6: 9 children with two teachers and Room #7: 12 children with two teachers. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program hours are 9 to 12 for half days and 9 to 2 for full days.
LPA toured the facility. The rooms were 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 containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is small kitchen which is clean and sanitary, however children bring their own snacks and lunches. Emergency snack foods are on hand and have been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. No napping in the facility. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in each classroom's emergency backpack, inaccessible to children. 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 areas are fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detectors are 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. The facility does not transport children. |