Description: Aims and Goals: To provide a safe, loving environment which fosters individual initiative while encouraging each child to become a productive member of the school community. To instill in each child a strong sense of self-worth by active involvement in a comprehensive, “hands-on educational program. To develop the “whole†child, intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and creatively. To promote self-discipline by allowing children daily choices that exercise discrimination and self-control. To give children a love for learning and the joy of peacefully working and playing together.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0161347 | 2025-10-07 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/7/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Bill of Rights to the Facility Director at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was uploaded at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Children must be seated at a table while eating. 2. Cleanliness of rugs. 3. Designated exit doors must remain unlocked and unblocked during hours of operation. 4. Tape in the first aid kit. 5. Specific items on the menu. 6. Children's sign in and out sheets must be complete. | |||
| INSP-0049349 | 2024-10-17 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days. ***The Director was reminded of the license expiration date and to log on to the portal to pay the fees prior to the license expiring 12/31/2024. 3 of 3 Fingerprint Clearance cards reviewed were valid via the DPS website search. The Empower self-evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Plan update form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size requirements were observed to be compliant at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: 1. Ensure staff files have current documentation of education. 2. Ensure brooms are inaccessible to enrolled children. 3. Ensure swing chains are not rusty. 4. Ensure thorns on trees are inaccessible to enrolled children. 5. Ensure soiled diaper containers and soiled clothing containers are lined. 6. Ensure diaper surfaces are smooth. 7. Ensure lesson plans and activity schedules are posted in each activity area. 8. Ensure hazards are inaccessible to enrolled children. 9. Ensure children's sign in and out sheets are complete with times and signatures. 10. Ensure fire drills are conducted monthly and at different times of the day, including naptime. Please submit the following documentation: 1. The plan of the Toddler playground. 2. The dimensions of the garden area. 3. The specifications of the windows located within reach of enrolled children. Compliance Officer is Tricia Tartaglio | |||
| INSP-0033684 | 2023-10-18 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 10/18/2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Name of Compliance Officer: Jennifer Flicker The Written Documentation is required to be submitted through the Licensing Portal within 10 days of the receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following was discussed at the time of the inspection: *The requirements regarding non-potty trained children who wear a pull up only during nap only. There were 4 staff files reviewed. 4 of the 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website. The Empower Survey was completed during the inspection. | |||
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