LPA toured the facility with the Director to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. LPA observed Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules and Menus were posted. Facility was observed to follow teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection. Children’s activities were under the visual supervision of the teachers, during the time of the inspection.

Classrooms 1 to 6 are the licensed rooms, namely Chrysalis, Sunshine, Butterfly, Caterpillar and Rainbow. The classrooms, restrooms, pantry, storage room, and office area were inspected. The Director stated that the facility does not possess or store any weapons on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as mats, cots, tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children's use were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. The facility utilizes the Staff Room as an Isolation Room when a child gets sick.

Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.

• Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

• Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

Food and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Snack (am and pm) are provided by the facility and children's lunches are pre-selected through the Facility's food provider. The food storage area was clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. The food, dishes and containers, child’s belongings, brought by the child’s authorized representative were labeled with the child’s name.

LPA reviewed Facility files, and the Children sign in and out sheets A sample of Children's files was taken for review. The records reviewed include Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Medical Assessment, and Immunization.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

A sample of Staff's files was taken for review. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. LPA reminded the Director that Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Provider Training, requires a 2-year requirement. LPA reviewed Staff Immunization records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Facility Representative that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination.

The director 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.

There are no deficiencies cited on this visit.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.