Routine inspection·September 12, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Steven Montoya met Director Bobby Dickerson today for the purpose of conducting an Annual/Random inspection. The Day Care Center portion of this center consists of 2 classroom, 2 outside playground areas (gated). Facility's hours are Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm. Present today were 10 day care children and 2 teacher. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness, cleanliness and good repair. Telephone service was verified as well as heating, lighting, and ventilation. Cubbies are available for children's personal items. LPA observed age appropriate toys and materials. Inside the classroom, there is a water dispenser and disposable cups for drinking water. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inspected for inaccessibility to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Site coordinator First Aid/CPR certificate was observed and found current. There are 2 age appropriate working bathrooms with 1 toilet and 1 sink in each. LPA observed soap, toilets and paper towels readily available. Staff use a separate bathroom located next to the 2 & 3 year old bathroom. LPA observed fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in operable condition. First Aid kit is located in the kitchen. Teacher/child ratio was observed to be within regulations. Fire/earthquake drills are current. A sample of children and staff files were reviewed. Mandated Reporter training for school-age teacher is current. Site Coordinator was reminded that Mandated Reporter training must be completed every two years for all staff. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Sign in/sign out sheets are located in the lobby. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that only prescription medication is administered and only with parent's written permission. The administrator is designated to administer medications. There is a cot available for ill children to lay until parents arrive. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. LIC 9213- Notice of Site Visit was given. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to do so will result in an immediate civil penalty assessment of $100. Exit Interview conducted and a copy of the report, appeal rights and notice of site visit was read and provided to the Director.