Facility-requested visit·October 10, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Maddox and Alemoh met with Shirley King, Director for the purpose of conducting a Case Management inspection. Director is requesting to increase the capacity for the Toddler component from 20 to 32. Center has a licensed Preschool component as well at this location (#197750097) which is currently licensed for 132, however the capacity will be decreased to 127 to accommodate the increase for the Toddlers. The Toddlers will occupy Toddler Rooms A & B (1 & 7 according to facility sketch). During this inspection, LPA's measured and inspected the indoors and outdoors. The Days and Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri. from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE : \302\267 Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean (carpet pieces and linoleum). \302\267 Tables and chairs were present to meet the needs of the children. \302\267 Drinking water is readily available (sippy cups with filtered water and water pitchers). \302\267 Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children (Stored in high cabinets). \302\267 There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) located in each classroom, accessible to staff but inaccessible to children \302\267 The isolation area is located in the front lobby area \302\267 LPA observed operable carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors; fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility and fully charged. \302\267 The center has a working telephone \302\267 Sign-in and out procedure (manually and electronically and teachers conduct a daily attendance). \302\267 Staff shall conduct a wellness check to ensure that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. OUTDOOR LPA observed a shaded rest area for the children (Covered patio). Children have safe access to the play yard which is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence was taller than the required 4 ft tall. There are no bodies of water present. 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. LPA observed various pieces of play equipment on the play yard, there's a climbing apparatus (manufacturers sticker states ages 2 - 5 without adult supervision and 6 - 23 months with adult supervision); LPA's observed artificial grass on the surface (padding underneath). Staff bring water outside for children (sippy cups labled with each child's name) Fire Clearance has been received for the requested capacity of the additional 12 Toddlers. Toddler Room measured 532/35 = 15 which is enough space to accommodate the additional 12 Toddlers. Outdoor area measured 2040/75 = 27 children, no waivers are required. LPA'a observed a changing table, wipes, and diapers/pull-ups available within arms reach of a sink. Director states toys are washed and/or disinfected daily. Parent Board contained required forms, staff are aware of the required teacher/child ratio's required for Toddlers (1:6) . There's a bathroom in the classroom that has 1 toilet and 1 sink. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Shirley King. Center will need to submit a Health and Safety certificate and proof of Operations and Records Keeping orientation before capacity increase is granted.