Provide and maintain in good condition handrails on all stairs with 3 or more risers.
Provide and maintain in good condition handrails on stairs by the entrance in Building 33.
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License #07VAL0002 · Center · Child Care Center
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Provide and maintain in good condition handrails on stairs by the entrance in Building 33.
Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for radiators throughout the center.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling in Room 2 (Building 33).
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Ensure that additional 4 sinks are tested and complete a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Provide CARI clearance for one staff.
Paint or cover surfaces with chipped paint on the rear wall of Building 33 Rear.
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 2 (Building #35).
Maintain an illness log on file at the center.
Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in Building #35.
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
This center inspection inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Ensure that all balconies, rooftops, verandas and all floor levels used by children above the first floor that subject the children to an open drop have five foot barriers as required. Provide a barrier in building 41.
Provide an updated staff records checklist.
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Provide CARI clearances for 8 staff for the license renewal.
Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. The Lower level of Building 45 had water damage from the flood. Provide documentation that the room is free from hazards.
Repair the broken light cover in Building #33 Front.
Remove the weeds from the play area.
Repair the pipe wrap under bathroom sinks and where needed.
Secure the carpet in Building #35.
Ensure that all radiators have protective covers and are maintained in good condition in bathroom in Room 2 (Building #33 Rear).
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually on all required topics.
Ensure that all balconies, rooftops, verandas and all floor levels used by children above the first floor that subject the children to an open drop have five foot barriers as required. Install a barrier at the top of the stairs by the exit from Room 2 (Building #33 Rear).
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Adjust the kitchen door.
Ensure that hot water pipe has protective cover in Room 2.
Realign the resilient surfacing tiles to prevent a tripping hazard in the outdoor play area in the back of Building #33 Rear.
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Building #41.
Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the bathroom in Room 2 (33 Rear).
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist that includes all current staff.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
Ensure that all bathroom equipment is fastened securely. Secure the sink in building 33 bathroom.
Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. 10/28/2022 abated by OOL approved documentation.
Complete accident reports as required, including the time of parent notification.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. Provide 6 CHRI clearances for the license renewal.
Repair the hole in the wall by the toilet in building 35 bathroom.
Provide staff signature on all required documents.
Provide a current fire certificate.
Repaint the areas of disrepair in Building #41. Repaint the stairs in Building #41. Repaint the hallway in building #33 Front. Paint the outside of Building #33 Rear where there is peeling. Paint the radiator cover in the restroom of Building #33 classroom #1.
Secure the fans.
Clean the chairs in Building #41.
Ensure certifications are current and two staff are present at the center with the required certifications.
Update the evacuation plan.
Provide parent signatures on receipt of all required documents.
Ensure all parents sign receipt of the expulsion policy.
Ensure children's water bottles are labeled with the child's name.
Pertains to the Universal Health form.
Provide a current lead certificate.
Provide a current certificate of water testing results.
Provide 2 epi pens if required.
Complete staff orientation training yearly.
Cover all fans.
Staff and Parents must sign receipt of the Information to Parents Document.
Maintain documentation of required parental notification as required. Provide staff training along with documentation of the training.
Provide a current Safe Building Interior Certificate.
Provide a barrier to the shower room in Building #41.