Pre-licensing visit·April 26, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Maddox conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection today. LPA met with Kat Duncan, Program Administrator and Peggy Lindsay, Early Learning Program Coordinator and together we toured the areas designated for this Pre-school component (Building #C). This PS Program is located on the grounds of Bishop Elementary School in modulars. There are 2 additional licensed centers in the same area: Building #A (143808559) and Building #B (144803397), all programs will share the outside play area (waiver required). The hours of operation Mon - Fri 7:45 am to 5:15 pm. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : · The child care center was toured and found to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors · The Floors surface is safe and clean · A comfortable temperature for children shall always be maintained. · Furniture and equipment is maintained in good condition, free of sharp, lose or pointed parts. There are a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. · Tables and chairs are provided to meet the needs of the children. · All play equipment and materials used by children were age appropriate. · Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors activity area in the form of water bottles. · Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall were stored where inaccessible to children. Storage areas any hazardous items are kept locked. · There are fully stocked first-aid kits in locations accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: · The isolation are is located inside the classroom in an area that is barricaded for the safety of children. · LPA's observed carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors throughout the facility. · The center has a working telephone on the premises. · Center will use manual sign in and out procedure ----- · The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. · Isolation area located within the classroom for now Front area: 22 12 = 264/35 = 8 children Middle area: 27 X 12 = 324 = 9 Total Indoor space: 17 NAPPING · Mats will be used for napping and are maintained in a safe condition. · Each mat will be be equipped with a sheet to cover the mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. · Mats should be wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet. RESTROOMS There are two bathrooms located inside the classroom, the bathroom on the left is designated for children, the bathroom has 1 toilet, 3 potty trainers, 1 regular sink and 1 utility sink (will be used to clean potty chairs), there is a changing table located immediately outside the bathroom. The staff bathroom is located on the right hand side and will also be used as an isolation bathroom. TOTAL WITH BATHROOMS: 15 children OUTDOOR LPA's observed natural shade from trees, and the sand area has pop-up umbrellas. The play yard was free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. · There are no bodies of water on the premises GRASS AREA: 2,178 + 1,364 = 3542/75 = 47 CEMENT: 32 x 36 = 1,152/75 = 15 SAND AREA: 57 x 25 = 1,425/75 = 19 TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE: 81 HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. A refrigerator shall be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration. Licensee has implemented a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 - Center has submitted and IMS plan (Lead Teacher will be designated to dispense medications) FOOD SERVICES Children will bring their own lunches for now, center will provide snacks (morning and afternoon). POSTINGS: Staff are aware of the required postings for the Parent Board. Exit interview conducted, copy of report left with Program Administrators. LPA provided consultation on the following: Inspection Authority: Any barriers getting into the building? COVID-19 Hand Washing Best Practices Lead Flyer Unusual Incidents CCL Website- Provider Information Notices Fire clearance has been granted for the requested capacity of 15 PS children ages 2 - 5 year of age. Center plans on opening 6/6/2022. LPA will verify fingerprint clearances and process waiver before licensure.