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25 | On December 10, 2024, at 11:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kendal Zirbes met with Administrator Vickey England. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Annual/Random inspection at the licensed facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the Administrator. Present during today’s inspection were 13 preschool children, and three teachers.
The preschool program is operated out of three classrooms (Classroom One "Busy Bees" serves 4-5 year old children, Classroom Two "Tadpoles" serves 2-3 year old children, and Classroom Three "Sock Monkeys" serves 2-4 year old children) The center also operates a School Age Program (#364805431). The Center shares a kitchen, staff restrooms, staff break room/office and storage spaces with the other licensed component. The facility operates Monday through Friday 7:00am -6:00pm.
Indoor area: Child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds were stored in the staff bathroom which was equipped with a child safety latch. LPA observed the child safety latch was engaged at the time of this inspection therefore the cleaning products were inaccessible. In addition, disinfecting wipes were located in high inaccessible shelves in the classrooms. Per Administrator, zero poisons are stored within the preschool. LPA observed the furniture/equipment is in good condition. Classroom was free of flies, other insects and rodents. The classrooms had tables and chairs to meet the children's needs. LPA observed the Center has a variety of art supplies, dramatic play equipment, blocks, books and a wide variety of additional educational materials. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies labeled with the children's names. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available indoors via personal water bottles. The water bottles are filled with water from the classroom sinks. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens in good repair and free of debris. LPA observed carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and multiple fire extinguishers located throughout the Center. The Center had working telephone service on the premises. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care. Report continued on page two |