Routine inspection·March 22, 2023

On 3/22/23 at 3:00PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michelle Sutton and Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection Hearts Leap ICRI Preschool. LPAs met with Director, Gretchen Stizel and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPAs was granted inspection authority to enter the facility. The facility was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The physical plant was inspected. LPAs toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: Facility operates in 4 Rooms: Cedar Room(3 year olds), Laurel Room(4 year olds), Oak Room (Bridge K, 5 year olds) and Cypress Room(2 year olds). Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPA’s inspection. The classrooms, restrooms, food storage areas and spaces accessible to children were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Storage areas for poisons were locked and medications were kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Continue 809-C Restrooms for children were observed, all toilets, hand washing are safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors were clean and safe. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors in each classroom. All materials and surfaces accessible to children appeared to be toxic free. Menus for morning snack were observed to be posted in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative. Lunch is provided by parents. Outdoor Space: Outdoor playground for Little Yard and Big Yard was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Surface of the outdoor activity space was in safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. File Review : Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed for each classroom. All children were signed in by their authorized representative with full legal signatures. A sample of six (6) Children's files and seven (7) Staff files was taken for review. LPAs did not conduct staff interview. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services- IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm There are no deficiencies cited during today's inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Gretchen Stizel.