Facility-requested visit·May 12, 2023

On 05/012/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Guirit arrived at the facility for an unannounced case management inspection for a change of capacity. LPA met with Director, Nancy Martling. Present for today's inspection were 18 children, 4 staff, and one parent volunteer. The normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm. LPA conducted a tour of all the classrooms to conduct a health and safety inspection with Nancy. One classroom will be utilized along with two outdoor play yards. Measurements and classroom remains the same. A fire clearance was received from the Albany Fire Department for 30 preschoolers two years to first grade entry on 02/22/23. LPA observed that the classroom has sufficient lighting and appears to be clean and in good condition. LPA observed an ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, furniture, and are equipped with varied age appropriate materials and equipment. The outdoor play areas are fully fenced and have ample supply of age appropriate activities, equipment, and furniture. There is sufficient cushion to absorb a child's fall under the play structures and play areas. LPA observed ample amount of shade for children. The building has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher and first aid supplies. There is a working telephone at the center. The center utilizes manual sign in/out procedures. LPA did not observe any hazardous items that would be accessible to children. A license for a capacity of 30 preschoolers is effective today 05/12/23, and can be used when the facility is ready. There are no deficiencies being cited today. A Notice of Site inspection was provided to Director, Nancy Martling and an exit interview was conducted.