Follow-up on corrections·September 26, 2024

On 9/26/24, at 08:50 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jeanine Lipsey and Dawn Dowling arrived at the facility. Teacher Judy Kraner greeted and let LPAs into the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an Annual-Required inspection. When the purpose of the visit was announced, Teacher Kraner phoned Program Administrator (PA) Mariah Larkin-Ewing to inform her that the Department was on site. LPAs toured the infant classroom. There were 4 teachers and 10 infants present. PA Larkin-Ewing arrived at around 09:00 am. When LPA Lipsey asked for the Director, PA Larkin-Ewing explained that there had been a change of ownership and that they are now under a single license and operating under the name of Apple Tree University Preschool. Licensing Program Manager Emiko Bell arrived at 09:30 am. As Toddlers Clubhouse is no longer in existence, an inspection was not completed, but a tour was taken of the Preschool classrooms in order to take census. There were 21 Pre-school children and 4 staff present. Upon reviewing the Guardian associations, LPA Lipsey observed that Substitute Teacher Alma Portillo Vazquez was not associated and her clearance from 2019 is Inactive. She has been employed at the Center since 03/18/24. A citation has been issued and a civil penalty in the amount of $500 has been assessed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with PA Mariah Larkin-Ewing. A Notice of Site Visit was given to PA Mariah Larkin-Ewing and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.