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25 | On March 11, 2024, at approximately 1.55pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso made an unannounced required visit to the child care center listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the Director, Kelly Dotson. The Director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. Present in the center included 15 staff members and 53 preschool-aged children. All individuals listed on the facility’s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare center. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 6:00 pm.
LPA assessed the Center for Health and Safety Hazards with the Director. Per Director, there are no changes to the existing physical plant. The facility has run the preschool program in 4 classrooms (The Bet, Gimel, The Aleph, and Gan Katan), Studio (Art class), a library, and 2 outdoor play yards (Front and back). The facility maintains a digital record of sign-in/out for children with software “Remini”, and all parent signatures were accounted for and matched the number of children present. The children classrooms’ environment appeared clean and organized, with appropriate heating, lighting, and ventilation. The Center also provided age-appropriate toys, furnishings, changing tables, and equipment. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water at the facility. According to the Director, no firearms or weapons are present at the Center, and all cleaning materials and potentially hazardous objects are kept out of reach of children. Personnel restrooms are separate from children, and all solid waste storage containers have tightly fitted lids. The Center also maintains a carbon monoxide detector, centralized smoke alarm, fully charged fire extinguisher, and First Aid kit. Designated cubbies are available for children to store their belongings. There is sufficient sleeping equipment and matts for each child, and all mats and bedding are kept in the appropriate location. LPA also observed that the food preparation site is clean, organized, and inaccessible to children.
LPA observed that the outdoor playground areas are in good repair and completely fenced for supervision. The play structure is age-appropriate and in good condition, with sufficient cushioning underneath.
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