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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cortney Nelson, met with Site Director, Marissa Cooney-Moore, for an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection and Capacity Increase. LPA was granted access to the facility by staff member, Bethzaida Ventura, and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the facility. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday – Friday, 7:30AM-5:00PM.
Upon arrival, there were 42 children present in the following groups:
-11 four year olds with one qualified teacher and one assistant
-11 three year olds with one qualified teacher and one qualified assistant
-10 toddlers with one qualified teacher and one qualified assistant
-10 four year olds "pre-K" with one qualified teacher
LPA reviewed sign-in/out sheets, facility roster (LIC9040), and fire/disaster drill log during today’s inspection. LPA advised Site Director that sign-in/out should be completed with full legal signature and time of day by the legal guardian/parent. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 6/28/2022, which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher (serviced 1/2022), functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. There is an additional 1A10BC fire extinguisher (serviced 1/2022) located in the kitchen. Site Director states there are currently children in care who require Incidental Medical Services. Medication is properly stored out of reach of children, in a locked box, with the proper documentation. LPA advised separate container for EpiPens to be stored, inaccessible to children. The Site Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services- IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers, Section 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice 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 |