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Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked, stored appropriately
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License #P-169965 · Center · Center-Based Care
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This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Rest materials clean/good repair/individually marked, stored appropriately
During an inspection of children's emergency medications, it was found that a child's asthma inhaler is expired.
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Equipment is clean, safe, secured, and poses no hazard.
Medication Storage; Medication Container/Label
It was observed that bedding was not stored in a safe and sanitary manner. Sheets were on cots in two classrooms and touching one another.
During an inspection of the outdoor space, it was found that the climber and metal vehicle on the preschool/school age playground has rust. 7.07(13) Safety Requirements for Equipment, Materials and Furnishings. The licensee must only use indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, furnishings, toys, and games that are appropriate to the ages, needs and developmental level of the children enrolled. They must be sturdy, safely constructed and installed, non-tippable, flame retardant, easily cleaned, and free from lead paint, protruding nails, rust, and other hazards that may be dangerous to children.
It was observed that the slide exits exceeded 11 inches from the protective surface on two slides in the preschool and school-age playground.
Attendance Recording and Group Sizes/Ratios
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Toxic Substances
It was observed that the attendance records were not accurate in two classrooms, and two children were not recorded on the attendance form.
Hazards were found in the program. Hand sanitizer and a pocketbook were accessible to children in the Preschool Room (Starfish Room) and an electric fan and a pocketbook were accessible to children in the in the basement (Stingray Room).
Infection Control/Hand Washing - R Apr 2025
It was observed that the educator did not follow the proper hand washing procedures and the educator did not wash their hands or a child's hands after changing a diaper.
Emergency medications readily available
During an inspection of the playgrounds, it was found that the depth of the impact absorbing material (wood chips) did not meet the required 9 inches, a slide in the toddler playground was located in an area without a fall zone, and the slats on the stairs and ramp were a head entrapment.
Indoor Space
Outdoor Space - R Apr 2025
Physical Space Paint
During an inspection of the indoor space, it was observed that the windows did not have window guards or screens. All windows used for ventilation must include screens in good repair. Windows and glass doors must be constructed, adapted, or adjusted through the use of window guards or other means to prevent injury to children.
This renewal - monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The facility has several areas with peeling paint and holes that need repair.
During the visit, it was found that the emergency medication was stored in the director’s office, not in each classroom where it is readily available.