Routine inspection·April 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with Facility Representative Casie Gilham and Administrator Courtney Pinkerton for the purpose of conducting an unannounced required Annual/Random inspection for the preschool component. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. There were 32 preschool age children, five teacher and one aide on the premises when LPA arrived. Based on LPAs observation the facility was meeting the capacity/ratio requirements during this inspection. The preschool program is operated four classrooms ( Tigers - two year old children, Zebras - three year old children, Lions - four year old classroom, Giraffe room - used for napping). In addition the preschool program has a large classroom near the entrance which is utilized for circle time, napping and dinning activities. The Center has a kitchen, one staff restroom, staff office and additional storage areas that are utilized by all three components, infant component (364815208) and a school age component (364840540). The facility operates Monday through Friday 7:00am -6:00pm. The Center has approved waivers regarding sharing of the outdoor activity space and a bathroom waiver. Indoor/Children's Area: Child care center was observed to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds were stored in a key locked cabinet in the kitchen. In addition cleaning compounds were stored in the Lion classroom in a locked cabinet and in a high inaccessible cabinet. Per facility representative there are zero poisons stored within the preschool. LPA observed the indoor furniture/equipment was in good condition. Classroom was free of flies, other insects and rodents. The classrooms had tables and chairs to meet the children's needs. LPA observed the Center had a variety of art supplies, dramatic play equipment, blocks, and books. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies labeled with the children's names. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available indoors via pitcher and water cups. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens in good repair and free of debris. There was a working carbon monoxide detector located in the kitchen. The Center has smoke detectors and fire extinguishers located throughout the Center. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one Restrooms: The Center has four restrooms designated for the preschool component, 1, 2, 3, 4. A approved waiver is on file, allowing for the school age children to utilize restroom 4. LPA reminded the Center that restroom 5, is designated as a school age restroom and should not be utilized for the preschool component. There are a total of four toilets and four hand washing sinks. In addition, the Center has two diaper changing areas located in restroom 3 and restroom 1. Toilets and sinks were functioning properly and are age appropriate at the time of this inspection. Paper towels or air hand dryers and soap were available to the children. Meals: The Center provides two snacks a day. Families provide their child's lunch. Menus were posted in the front entranceway and in the kitchen. Napping: Cots and mats are utilized for napping. The giraffe classroom is utilized as a napping room. LPA observed a total of 21 napping preschool children in the Giraffe room and 9 additional preschool children in the main area. Based on LPA observation the children to the back of the classroom had access to a small walkway and may have to walk on or over cots or the mats of other children. In addition, LPA observed the staff would have a small walkway to utilize to assist a child in need of assistance at the back of the classroom. LPA advised the Center limit the amount of cots/mats in the giraffe classroom too allow for a larger walkway. Outdoor: LPA inspected the outdoor play space for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The Center has three outdoor play spaces for the preschool component. One play space is utilized for children ages four and older. The space contained a large climbing structure with five slides and four swings. The climbing structure was placed on sand and was anchored to the ground. Another outdoor activity space was utilized for the three and two year old children. The space has little tikes climbing equipment placed on sand. Another outdoor activity area, was observed with a cement track for bikes, and a cement area for a half court basketball. In addition the area had tiny tikes climbing equipment placed on sand. LPA observed the tiny tikes equipment was showing signs of wear as the plastic was ripping and cracking by the stairs. LPA advised the Center to remove the climbing items and advised that Center to conduct safety checks of the outdoor activity space. LPA did not observe the children utilizing this outdoor activity space during this inspection, therefore a technical advisory notice was issued. LPA also observed the concrete black top on the basketball surface had a less than a one inch crack running the length of the surface. LPA advised the Administrator to monitor the crack and suggested the Center have a plan to resurface the area if the surface becomes an unsafe condition for riding bikes or playing basketball. Each of the outdoor areas were clean and free of hazards at this time. Report continued on page three Report continued from page two Outdoor continued: Each of the outdoor play spaces were fully enclosed by either a chain link or wooden fences that were three feet in height. Water is accessible to the children via a pitcher and cups which are brought with the teacher, in addition there is one drinking fountain. The Center has an approved waiver on file regarding the outdoor space. LPA was unable to complete the entire annual inspection today. Therefore LPA will return on a future date to complete the annual inspection. As a result of this inspection , four advisory notices were issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and this report and appeal rights were reviewed with the Administrator Courtney Pinkerton.