Pre-licensing visit·May 22, 2025

On May 22, 2025, at approximately 9:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Josiah Gathing met with Applicant Ines Chekkat for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing inspection to add a School Age component and convert to a Single License facility. Applicant requests a preschool license to serve 33 children from ages 2 to entry into first grade and 12 School Age children from age 6 years to age 12 years. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The fire clearance was granted on April 14, 2025. Facility was previously licensed under #343624885 as Angel Armes LLC. Applicant stated that she understands that she must still pay her annual licensing fees to keep her license current. Applicant acknowledges that the following documents must be posted at all times: License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Parents' Rights Poster, Effects of Lead Exposure, car seat poster, menus, and daily schedule. LPA discussed the LIC311A and the forms that must be in each child's and each staff member's file. The facility will be providing breakfast, lunch, AM snack, and PM snack. INDOOR SPACE: Applicant stated cleaning disinfectants and medications will be appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Applicant stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the Preschool lunch room. LPA observed trash cans with lids. LPA observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system using QR code. LPA measured the indoor School Age space totaling 481.3481 square feet which will accommodate the requested 12 School Age children. Adequate storage space is available for children's belongings. LPA advised Applicant that larger chairs will be required to accommodate older School Age children. Other furniture and equipment were age-appropriate. Report continues on 809-C... LPA used his own previous indoor Preschool space measurements to calculate indoor space totaling 1,139.2699 square feet which will accommodate the requested 33 Preschool children. There is appropriate napping equipment. Adequate storage space is available for children's belongings. Toys and equipment are age appropriate. OUTDOOR SPACE: The swing sets and climbing structures do not have safety labels; Applicant acknowledges children must use age appropriate equipment. The outdoor play areas are enclosed by fencing that is at least four feet tall. LPA observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by trees and structures. LPA previously measured the outdoor space totaling 8,350.482 square feet which will accommodate the requested 33 Preschool children and 12 School Age children. LPA advised Applicant that a waiver must be requested for shared outdoor space. There is sufficient material under the play structures for cushioning. There are three toilets and four sinks/hand washing fixtures for Preschool children in the children's bathroom, which will accommodate the requested capacity of 33 Preschool children. There is an additional toilet enclosed in a stall in the children\342\200\231s bathroom for school age children. LPA advised that a waiver must be requested for shared bathroom space. LPA also advised applicant that the School Age toilet must be the appropriate size to accommodate School Age children. Indoor and outdoor water bottles or thermoses are provided by parents and filled in the facility. There is also a drinking fountain outdoors for children. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A 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 LPA discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days. Report continues on 809-C... Prior to receiving a child care license for this facility, the applicant will provide the following to the LPA: - Proof of age-appropriate chairs in the School Age room. - Proof of age-appropriate toilet installation for School Age children. - Waiver request for shared bathroom space for Preschool and School Age. - Waiver request and outdoor play schedule for shared outdoor space. - Updated facility sketches clearly showing the areas for each component and meeting all other facility sketch requirements. Pending final manager review and completion of above items, a recommendation will be made to license the above facility for a capacity of 45 preschool children. A copy of this report was printed and provided to the Applicant.