Correction check·May 15, 2024

On 05/15/2024 at 9:40AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jaleesa Jackson and Manel Estoesta conducted an Unannounced Plan of Correction visit to the facility and met with facility representative Faye Toms. Also present at the time of the visit were 6 preschool aged children and 1 aide. The Director Merat Ayalew was not present during the visit. Office Assistant Donna Jefferson arrived at the facility at 11:45AM. LPAs observed several overgrown weeds throughout the outdoor play space for the preschool children and advised that they need to be removed. LPA Jackson observed 1 child not signed in correctly in the sign in and out sheet. At 11:45AM S1 arrived at the facility and their criminal record clearance had not been transferred from another facility. On 05/01/2024, LPA conducted a case management visit. The Child Care Center was cited 1 Type A citation for Ratio. The Licensee and LPA developed a Plan of Correction (POC) with submission due date of 05/02/2024 and LPA conducted a POC visit. LPA generated a Letter of Deficiency Citations Cleared and provided a copy to the Facility Representative. There were 3 deficiencies cited on today's visit. See 809-D for deficiencies. LPA Jackson informed Facility Representative that this report dated 5/15/2024 document 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Jackson informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/15/2024 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Donna Jefferson.