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25 | On 10/19/22, at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an announced Prelicense Inspection of the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC) given a change of ownership from DEJ INC- Michael Miller to DEJ INC- Andrew Silva.and Elizabeth Silva. LPA met with Elizabeth Silva , Director of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The CCC operates from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. The preschool uses a great room and an outdoor play area for child care services. LPA observed 10 children on site at the time of the inspection.
The CCC's classroom is clean and well organized. The classroom has age appropriate toys and furnishings available for children in care. LPA observed the restroom area used by children in care to be clean and free of toxins. The CCC has an operable refrigerator which contained food and beverages. LPA notes children in care bring lunches from their homes, while the CCC provides snacks. The CCC affords the children filtered water both inside the CCC and in the exterior. The CCC does not use facility drinking water sources (i.e. fountains) and the Director was reminded of the need to test the CCC water sources for lead containments. LPA observed a facility menu posted as well as required licensing documents near the CCC's main entry/exit. The CCC uses an electronic sign in and sign out system.
The CCC has an operable carbon monoxide detector. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are observed on an elevated shelf in the CCC's restroom area which is inaccessible to children in care. Medication is on the premises is stored in an elevated cabinet and inaccessible to children in care.
The CCC’s outdoor playground area, which is comprised of varied footing is enclosed by chain linked fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secured. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment in the play area. The toys and play equipment are in suitable condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed objects.
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