Facility-requested visit·April 25, 2024

On 04/25/2024 at 9:10 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Raymond Moorehead, Taityana Benson, and Licensing Program Manager Aaron Ross, conducted a Case Management inspection at the request of the licensee representative. The Licensee has requested to add a Toddler Option component to their existing pre-school license/program. During the inspection, LPAs Moorehead, Benson, and LPM Ross initially met with Director Patricia Arth. Then, LPAs and LPM toured the facility with Office administrator Jessica Fowles, took a census, and discussed the purpose for today\342\200\231s inspection. The proposed Toddler Option rooms (which is currently licensed as a preschool room) do not have age-appropriate supplies for children in a Toddler Option program. The revised LIC 200A (Application for a childcare center license) indicates the request for 36 toddlers. The facility is not requesting a capacity change. The toddler option area will be located in Classrooms 2, 3, and 4. The requested Toddler option classrooms are designated for Toddlers ages 18 months through 36 months. Classrooms 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are designated for preschool children ages 2 years old through kindergarten. Measurements were taken by LPAs and LPM during today's visit. Updated Parent Handbook, facility sketch, and Personnel report (LIC 500), and classroom schedule were requested. The equipment observed on the playground outside of the facility was also age appropriate for toddlers. Continued on LIC 809-C Before approval is granted for the Toddler Option Component, the following needs to be corrected/completed: 1. Waiver for toddler children to share the preschool restrooms 2. Waiver for playground area to be shared by preschool and toddler children 3. Waiver for napping area to allow for Toddler Option children to nap in the classroom\342\200\231s activity area 4. Proof of age-appropriate supplies for Toddler Option children 5. Proof of Classroom 2 prepared for children\342\200\231s presence Once all corrections have been verified, the application request for a Toddler Option Component will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 36 Toddlers and 96 Preschoolers. Office Administrator and Director were advised that all corrections are due within 30 days, or the application may be withdrawn. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Patricia Arth and Office administrator Jessica Fowles. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director and Office administrator.