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25 | On July 21st, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived at 1:10pm for an unannounced Required-1 Year inspection, and met with director LaShunda De Los Reyes There were twenty-three (23) preschool children and five (5) fingerprint cleared staff members present during the inspection. The facility is in ratio today. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm.
CLASSROOMS: The two (2) preschool classrooms were inspected. This program operates out of two (2) classrooms adjacent from the infant center which is also located in Washington Hospital. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is Director's office with napping mat, away from other children in care. The center has smoke detectors, working telephones, carbon monoxide detectors and two (2) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers as well as first aid kits are available in all classrooms.
BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff bathrooms are separate from the two (2) children's bathrooms. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children.
FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provides in-house food (am snack, lunch and supper) for preschoolers. There are weekly menus posted at the facility. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.
OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There's a play structure with a slide and a play house that has cushioning to absorb falls and a swing set that is anchored for stability. There are bikes and toys that are age appropriate in good condition and repair. There's also a canopy that provides shade to children while at play.
RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Ten (10) children's files and five (5) staff files were reviewed, along with director's file. All staff files have required health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR and First Aid certificates were reviewed and are up to date. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure via KinderSign. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 6/20/2022. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.
See LIC809-C for continuance |