Routine inspection·July 22, 2021

On 07/22/21, an annual inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kiriko Lynch and met with Acting Director/Lead Teacher. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 07/16/21 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility’s operating hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Mon-Fri. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as disinfectants, cleaning solutions and medications) are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition and free of hazards. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with wood chips, and free of hazards. Toilets and sinks are in sanitary condition and operating properly. The facility floors were clean and safe. The kitchen/food preparation area is clean, and free of litter or rodents. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Trash cans have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is available to children both inside and outside via filtered water containers and cups and bottles. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were 9 children were being supervised by 2 teachers/aides. Children are not left without visual supervision at any time. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications. The sign in/out sheet was reviewed, and representatives are using full signatures and recording the time. Staff are provided on-the-job training, including sanitation and universal precautions. Children with symptoms of illness are not accepted, and children who become ill during the day are isolated. Three children’s records were reviewed at 12:15 PM, and contained emergency identification forms and medical assessments. Two staff records were reviewed at 12:30 PM, and contained health screening forms, and mandated reporter training. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.