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25 | On December 3, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Van and Naves conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with the new site director, Alexandra Hallum. The purpose of the inspection was explained, and access to the Center was granted. This facility is a school-aged after-school program. The Center approved using rooms #6, #7, and portable #26. The days and operation hours are Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. The Director stated that staff members pick up the children from school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 3:30 pm. However, on Wednesdays, the children are picked up earlier, with staff arriving at 1:30 pm. No children were present during the inspection.
The Director and LPAs inspected the facility for potential health and safety hazards. All classrooms are equipped with age-appropriate games, books, and well-maintained facilities. The rooms have good ventilation and ample lighting. The facility has a centralized smoke detector, fully charged fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors. The bathrooms are clean and well-sanitized; all solid waste bins have suitable tightly fitted lids. Cleaning products and disinfectants were observed and stored in the cabinet under the sinks with child-proof locks. During the inspection, the LPAs noticed that one of the unused electrical outlets was left uncovered. LPAs reminded the director that all unused electrical outlets should be adequately covered when not in use. Per the director, there are no guns or weapons on the premises. LPAs did not observe any pools or bodies of water on the premises.
The outdoor playground area is in good repair and completely fenced for supervision. The play structure is age-appropriate and in good condition. According to the director, the school-age program also shared the outdoors with the preschool program. LPA reminded the director the children in the two programs can not commingle.
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