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25 | On 8/25//21, at 2:46 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Required Inspection the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Director Merideth Eades and Assistant Director Mollie Bryson and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Director and Assistant Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The CCC operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. The CCC is a combination preschool with an infant program and uses two classrooms for child care. LPA notes one classroom was closed during the time of the inspection and will not open until the commencement of the school year. LPA observed nine children on site during the inspection along with 3 teachers (cleared and associated).
LPA observed the CCC to be clean and organized. The classrooms possess age appropriate toys and furnishings for children in care. LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors in each classroom. LPA notes the abovementioned was not check while on site as a number of children were in the process of napping. LPA also observed the bathroom attached to each classroom to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. Operable refrigerators are observed on site in each classroom with refrigerated food. The parents of children in care provide children with snacks and lunches. CCC staff ensure lunches and snacks from home contain items from the essential food groups. Children also have the ability to access water inside and outside of the classroom.
LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and sharps stored on elevated shelves in classroom cabinets which are beyond the reach of children in care.
The CCC outdoor play areas are attached to each classroom. The play yards fences' entry/exit gates are secured. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment in the play areas. LPA observed the toys and play equipment in the play area to be in suitable condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The Director and Assistant Director were reminded to remove toy and play equipment from the play area when the aforementioned becomes inappropriate for use. The play structures in the areas have adequate
(CONT. 809-C)
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