Routine inspection·September 29, 2021

On 9/29/2021 at 10:20am, an annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Emilia Grisak and met with Connie Baker. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on 9/29/21 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 7am - 6pm, Mon-Fri. The facility was toured at 10:20am inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. The licensee stated no firearms or weapons are stored on site and none were observed. There are no pools or similar bodies of water present. The items which could pose a danger to children (such as disinfectants, cleaning solutions and medications) are inaccessible to children. The licensee stated that no poisons were present and none were observed during today's visit. Furniture and equipment are in good condition and free of hazards. The outdoor activity space was cushioned with rubber chips and free of hazards. Toilets and sinks are in sanitary condition and operating properly. The facility floors were clean and safe. The kitchen/food preparation area is clean, and free of litter or rodents. Food is properly stored and free of contamination. Trash cans have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is available to children both inside and outside using a cooler and paper cups and drinking fountains. The facility was free of flies, insects and rodents. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met and there were 26 children were being supervised by 6 teachers/aides. Children are not left without visual supervision at any time. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity. At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications which expires on 4/23/23. The sign in/out sheet was reviewed, and representatives are using full signatures and recording the time. Staff are provided on-the-job training, including sanitation and universal precautions and have monthly meetings. Children with symptoms of illness are not accepted, and children who become ill during the day are isolated in dramatic play room until pick-up. A weekly snack menu was posted on bulletin board near entryway. Ten children\342\200\231s records were reviewed at 10:50am, and contained emergency identification forms and medical assessments. Six staff records were reviewed at 10:40am, and contained health screening forms, proof of mandated reporter training, and proof of immunizations. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.