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25 | On November 7, 2023 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julia Placencia arrived unannounced for a Required-3 Year inspection. LPA met with director Rochelle Westmoreland. There were 19 children and an additional 3 staff members present during the inspection. This program is part of a combination center which also includes an infant component. Classrooms currently being used and inspected today are the Starfish and Seahorse rooms. The Dolphin Room is currently not being used. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:30pm.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were safe, sanitary and in operable condition. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents, and food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors by way of Arrowhead bottled water. Menus are posted and visible for parents to view. Medications are inaccessible to children. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. Fire/Disaster Drills are conducted at least every six months, and a review of the log shows the last drill was conducted 10/14/2023. Required licensing documents were posted. Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors meet State Fire Marshall standards.
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