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Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status — Based on observation and interview, the Center did not comply with the section cited above in that the Center had 27 children present today. The Center did not follow its licensed limitations of 24 capacity, which poses immediate health, safety, or personal rights risks to children in care.

Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties — Based on observation and interview, the Center did not comply with the abovementioned section. The Center did not assign a person in charge or appoint a substitute childcare center Director when the Director was absent. Each of the teachers who were present upon LPA entrance to the Center confirmed that they were not assigned as a substitute director or in charge of the Center, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

Drinking water lead testing — Based on the interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the above-referenced section. Water fixtures were not tested for lead after the due date of January 1, 2023, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Staff immunization requirements — This requirement is not met, as evidenced by a records review. Three out of five teachers did not have complete immunizations on file. Not having updated immunizations on file for teachers could present health and safety risks to the children.