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25 | On February 26, 2025, at approximately 8.40am, 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, Nkechi Nwankwo (facility representative). The facility representative was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. Present in the center included the Director, 12 staff members and 51 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, 7:30 am- 5:30 pm.
LPA assessed the Center for Health and Safety Hazards with the facility representative. The Center also maintains a carbon monoxide detector (tested under working conditions during the visit), centralized smoke alarm , fully charged fire extinguisher (2A10BC), and First Aid kit. The Center also provided age-appropriate toys, furnishings, and equipment. Designated cubbies are available for children to store their belongings. There is sufficient sleeping equipment and cots for each child, and all mats and bedding are kept in the appropriate location. The facility maintains a record of sign-in/out for children, and all parent signatures were accounted for and matched the number of children present. The children’s classroom environment appeared clean and organized, with appropriate heating, lighting, and ventilation. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water at the facility. According to the facility representative, 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 the children, and all solid waste storage containers have tightly fitted lids. Per the facility representative, the meals were delivered by central kitchen. The facility kitchen is to distribute the meals to the classrooms. LPA also observed that the food preparation site is clean, organized, and inaccessible to children.
LPA observed that the outdoor playground area is 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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