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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra met with Preschool Specialist, Rena Damele for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Facility operates inside the Lincoln Annex campus in classroom # 302, M-F from 08:00 to 11:00 morning class and 12:00 to 03:00 afternoon class. Upon arrival 3 staff and no children were present. Later during the inspection 2 children arrived.
LPA conducted a health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children and the following was observed; Per facility representative currently, no children required medication, but facility will keep the medication in the front office or in a lock cabinet in the classroom. There are no poisons on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. LPA observed a functional smoke/carbon monoxide detector and a fully charged 2A:10BC fire extinguisher. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Outdoor play area is free from dangerous conditions. Program does not provide napping. Program provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks that is prepared by the Child Nutrition department following the State guidelines. Menus were posted in the classroom. Facility offer drinking water by using water bottles and disposable cups.
3 children and one staff file were reviewed. Files contained the required documentation by regulation. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed with staff any changes that may occur regarding Director/Site Supervisor or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days.
Facility representative 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.
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