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25 | On 10/9/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Pacheco conducted an announced Case Management inspection and met with Licensee, Hazel Domson. Facility was closed and no children were present during the inspection. LPA explained the reason for the inspection and a tour of the center was conducted both inside and outside. The licensee is requesting an increase of capacity from 37 preschool children to 52 preschool children by adding Classroom 4. This program currently operates year round from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM and currently utilizes classrooms 1, 2 and 3. Parents provide food for lunches. Facility provides a morning and afternoon snack. Facility has food available in the event a parent forgets to provide their child with food. Facility does not have a kitchen on site to prepare meals. Ill children and staff will utilize the staff bathroom. Ill children will be isolated in the director’s office until picked up by their parent or legal guardian. Cleaning supplies are kept in inaccessible areas in all classrooms.
All classrooms appeared to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that the furniture and equipment in the classrooms appeared to be safe and in good condition. LPA observed that the center has a working carbon monoxide detector installed. LPA observed that there are plenty of tables and chairs and sleeping cots. Classroom items and toys appeared to be age appropriate.
Room measurements in all classrooms were taken and reviewed with Director. The total inside preschool area measured to an approximate 1,537 square feet which will only accommodate a capacity of 43 preschool children. Licensee provided LPA with an amended application for 43 preschool children during today’s inspection. There is a total of 5 toilets, 3 urinals and 7 sinks/hand washing fixtures which will accommodate the requested capacity. Facility utilizes drinking water from an outside water service. Facility utilizes water pitchers in each classroom to make water readily available for children. Facility brings the water pitchers and a paper cup dispenser outside to provide to children during outdoor activities. The outside square footage measured to an approximate 6,536 square feet which will accommodate the newly requested capacity of 43 preschool children. Outside toys and equipment appeared to be age appropriate. Preschool age children and school age children utilize the same outdoor space at separate times.
Adequate shade is available in the outdoor activity area. Licensee is utilizing mature trees for shade.
CONTINUED ON LIC809-C |