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25 | NOTE: Due to Covid-19 and DPH guidelines on physical distancing, a Tele-visit via FaceTime was conducted. On Monday, March 29th, 2021, at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst Elvira Sierra met with Director, Kim Pawlowicz for the purpose of an announced case management tele-inspection. Facility has a current capacity of 56 preschool children; the facility is requesting a decrease in capacity to 24 preschool children and to drop the school-age option. This is a combination center with a preschool and infant program on site. Facility will operate in classroom #136 Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM year round. Present in the facility were 3 staff caring for 9 preschool children.
Indoor Activity Space
At 10:45 AM, with the help of the Director, a virtual health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to preschool children was conducted and the preschool classroom was measured; Classroom space measures at 824.025 square feet, allowing for 24 children which will accommodate the requested capacity of 24 children. There are 2 toilets and 3 sinks available to children, and a separate staff restroom is available. LPA observed sufficient amount of furniture, toys, napping mats, cubbies, and play equipment in the classroom. Functional dual carbon and a smoke detectors were observed in the classroom. Disinfectants and medications are inaccessible and appropriately stored. Facility use an electronic sign-in/sign-out system. Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the main office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary.
Outdoor Active Space
The outdoor play area was previously measured at 10,987 square feet (528 square feet was deducted for the storage shed and electrical boxes). This will accommodate the requested capacity. There is no drinking fountains available outside. Director stated that a water jug and cups are made available to children when they go outside to play. The Director showed LPA a shade structure that is used to provide shade. The outdoor play yard will be used by preschool and infants/toddlers children on a rotated schedule. Director stated that the three groups of children are scheduled to use the playground at separate times. Rotation waiver is on file. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises.
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