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 decrease the capacity for the Preschool component from 132 to 127 to accommodate a capacity increase for the Toddler option. Center has a licensed Infant/Toddler component as well (#197750096). Preschool children occupy the following classrooms (according to facility sketch) 2,3,4,5,6,8,9,&11. 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 (water bottles). \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 locked cabinets). \302\267 There are fully stocked first-aid kit(s) located in each classroom, accessible to staff but inaccessible to children \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's 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 electronically). \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 and trees). 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's observed various pieces of age appropriate play equipment on the play yard. Parent Board contained the required forms. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Shirley King. Capacity decrease will be granted.