Facility-requested visit·April 20, 2022

An unannounced case management inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacy Torrence for the purpose of adding a room and a capacity increase. The facility has requested to add a classroom (Choir Room) to the preschool program license and increase the capacity. The facility is currently licensed for 48 children and is requesting to increase to 60 children. LPA Torrence met with Director Michelle Mote, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Census was taken. There were 26 preschool children present; with five staff supervising and four toddler option children present, with one staff supervising. Currently facility\342\200\231s operations hours are Monday-Friday; 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., serving ages 2-5 years old; in classrooms: PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, toddler option program, serving ages; 18-36 months; in toddler room. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The following was observed in added Preschool Room: \302\267 Age appropriate furniture and equipment \302\267 Room is well lighted and ventilation was good \302\267 Drinking water is available through water pitchers and personal water bottles \302\267 Sign in and out procedures were reviewed Total added indoor space for Preschool: 439 sqft. divided by 35 = 12 children Total previously approved indoor space for Preschool: 1684 divided by 35= 48 children 5 toilets and 1 urinal: 6 x 15= 90 children Sinks: 5 x15= 75 children Playground is completely enclosed by a fence. Outdoor activity area is supplied with age and size appropriate equipment including climbing structures, tricycles. An adequate amount of cushioning material is in place under the climbing equipment. Shade is provided by trees and drinking is provided by a water pitcher and personal water bottles. Total outdoor activity space: 5274 sqft. divided by 75 = 70 children Based on today\342\200\231s Indoor and Outdoor measurements, sink & toilet availability, center has enough activity space to support the requested capacity of 60 preschool children. Fire clearance was granted. Exit interview conducted with director Michelle Mote. Notice of Site Visit was posted. Appeal right were discussed and presented to the Director. Director was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post it will result in civil penalties of $100.