| Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Li conducted a case management inspection for construction incident that was reported to licensing on 08/27/24 and construction began on 08/26/24. LPA met with Director Hilda O.-Koorn, who guided the analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 1 infant and 3 toddlers and 3 teachers present during the time of inspection.
LPA conducted interview with Director, made observations of the roof and play ground. LPA observed that the covered breezeway has been set up with the movable play houses and outdoor toys for children to play with. Per director, construction began on Monday, 8/26/24 and will conclude by this weekend. The LIC624 that was submitted on 8/27/24 stated that children will not be playing outside.
Per interview with director, teachers are bringing the children outside in wagons to play in the outdoor covered breezeway. LPA collected an updated LIC624 from Director indicating the modified outdoor play space and plan.
Director stated that the children will not be present tomorrow as the center is having a staff development day and the facility will be closed on Monday for Labor day. Per director, roofing will be concluded by Tuesday morning.
Based on information obtained during this investigation, no additional follow up is necessary regarding the incident reported. No deficiencies are being cited at this time.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Hilda O.-Koorn.
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