Follow-up·August 15, 2023

A case management inspection was conducted today at 10:15am, by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Chavez. The inspection is in response to the licensee's request for an increase in capacity for 48 children. LPA met with facility Director Shawn Venable. The facility operates during the traditional school-year, Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm. The facility has three classrooms, two bathrooms for children and two bathrooms currently available within the three classrooms. The staff bathroom is located in the sanctuary. A waiver request shall be submitted requesting for children to use the women's bathroom located in the sanctuary. The women's bathroom has three toilets and two sinks. The indoor and outdoor activity spaces were toured, and the facility sketch was verified. The following areas will be off limits to children: cabinets under sinks. These areas have been made inaccessible by means of safety latches. Poisons are locked in storage sheds located on the church grounds. Children bring lunch from home. Children will nap on mats) in their assigned classrooms. The isolation area for sick children will be located in the church office. The changing table is located in Room #5. The outdoor play areas are fully fenced. A smaller outdoor fenced in play area has been added for the 2 year olds to use. There is a swing set, geometric dome, climbing slide/tunnel play structure and Infinity Climber in the larger outdoor play area and a play house in the smaller outdoor play area for children to play on and adequate cushioning material underneath both playgrounds. The facility Director understands that climbing structures shall be used for ages designated. There is no pool, spa, pond, fountain, or any other body of water on the premises. There is safe and age appropriate furniture, toys, and play equipment available for children. A capacity worksheet was completed during the visit. There is enough indoor space for 48 children and outdoor space for 79 children. There are 5 toilets and 6 sinks available for children. Based on the above, the maximum capacity of the facility could be 48. An exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Shawn Venable. The following items need to be completed prior to the granting the license: 1. Fire Inspection approval. 2. Waiver request to allow the use of a bathroom located in the sanctuary. 3. Updated Facility Sketch (Floor Plan and Yard).