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License #P-184794 · Center · Center-Based Care
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Building Inspection and Fire Inspection
Staff Records
A review of three staff records indicated that current bi-monthly observations were not completed.
The program did not have a copy of its fire inspection that was conducted in October 2025.
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The following was observed and accessible to children: The play kitchens in PRESCHOOL and PRE-K were unsecured and tippable. There was shelving not on wheels that were unsecured throughout the program.
A review of the log indicated that incidents were not documented.
It was observed that evacuation procedures were not posted in the PRE-K classroom.
A review of the staff meeting log for 2023-2024 indicated that there was no evidence of meeting agendas for the February and December 2023 meetings.
Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Indoor Space
Playground free from hazards; fenced if applicable
Emergency #s easily visible; Name / address / phone # of Health Care Consultant
Plan for diapering and toilet training
Evacuation procedures posted at each exit; Exit signs and diagrams as required
Indoor Space
The following was observed and accessible to children: -In the PRESCHOOL classroom, the play kitchen was unsecured and tippable. Staff stated it was recently brought out of storage. -In the PREK classroom, the bookshelf was unsecured and tippable.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Administration
During the visit, three staff files were reviewed. Observations of educators working with children were not conducted every two months as required.
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Indoor Space
In the Toddler/Preschool classroom, a wooden toy shelving unit was not secured to prevent tipping.
The duration of the monthly staff meetings was not documented regularly as required.
This enhanced monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
First Aid Kit (SLGSA)
No peeling or flaking paint (indoor and out)
A review of four children's records indicated that one did not have an updated and completed developmental history.
Children's records and checklist - R Apr 2025
Staff meeting documentation
Staff Records - R Apr 2025
Record of injuries, behavior incidents, accidents, emergencies
Accurate attendance; arrival/departure times
A review of four staff records indicated that three did not have evidence of bi-monthly observations.
It was observed that the attendance record for the PRESCHOOL PREP classroom was not with the group when they were outdoors. Staff must have a method of knowing exactly who is on the premises at any given point in the day.
It was observed that the end piece of the baseboard heater in PRE-K was loose and a potential entrapment hazard.
It was observed and measured during the visit that the fenced sides facing the parking lot and wooded area were less than four feet high.
It was observed that emergency numbers were not posted in an area easily visible to parents, educators, and visitors.
It was observed that a toileting plan was not posted in the second CHILDREN'S BATHROOM.
It was observed that the first aid kit in INFANTS did not contain band aids.
It was observed that there was chipped paint in the PRESCHOOL and PRE-K classrooms.