Follow-up·December 12, 2024

On December 12th, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx, met with Facility Representative, April Presba, for an unannounced case management inspection for the purpose of inspecting a newly manufactured play structure in the outdoor activity space. LPA observed a census of nine preschool age children being supervised by two staff and one parent volunteer. This facility has a shared space waiver for the outdoor activity space which is shared with the elementary school TK and Kindergarten. Facility has scheduled outdoor time for exclusive use of the outdoor activity space. There is a 5-12 play structure within the outdoor activity space which is off-limits to children by supervision. LPA observed newly manufactured play structure in the prior approved outdoor activity space, which is fully enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet tall and has approved footage for the current capacity. LPA observed the play structure to be age appropriate for the preschool facility with a manufacturer label stating equipment is designed for ages 2-5. LPA observed outdoor activity space to be free of hazards and in safe condition for children to utilize. LPA observed equipment and activity areas are arranged so that there is no hazard from conflicting activities. LPA observed shaded areas are available to children by awnings. LPA observed an adequate amount of wood chips as cushioning under climbing equipment to absorb a fall. LPA has approved the new play structure for children to utilize effective immediately. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, April Presba. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.