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25 | On 04/27/2023 at 1:50 PM, an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Katrina Chicote and Franchesca White. LPAs announced purpose of visit and initially met with S1, Preschool Teacher, who granted entry to facility. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 42. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs were taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors by Lindsey Escobar, (S3). Facility also has Infant Program (#197493730) and School Age Program (#197493729).
At the initial start of the site visit, there is a total census of 13 children and a total census of four staff present (S1, S2, S3, and S4). LPAs observed 13 napping children upon arrival to facility with S1 present. The facility is made up of one classroom. LPAs observed cots laid out in room that does not hinder any walkways. Per Staff, sheets are provided by facility and washed weekly. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPAs observed wall A/C units through out and a wall heater with a barrier making it off limits to children in care at time of inspection. There were cubbies observed as storage for children's belongings. LPAs observed child size tables and chairs, wooden play kitchen, art materials, and other age appropriate toys free of loose and sharp parts and well maintained at time of inspection. Availability of drinking water was reviewed. LPAs observed water pitchers with paper cups available for drinking water in classroom. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPAs observed two bathrooms available for children, one with one sink and one toilet and another with two sinks and two toilets, totaling three sinks and three toilets available. LPAs reminded staff that supervision is required in bathrooms including visual supervision at all times.
Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age-appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were inspected. LPAs observed plastic play structure with slides and climbing equipment with cushioning material below to absorb fall all well maintained. LPAs observed benches for Report Continues - Page 1 of 3 |