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25 | On January 23, 2023 at 9:45 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the facility representative, Maria Soares. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the facility representative. There were 16 infant children present during this inspection and five (5) additional staff members. The facility consists of two (2) classrooms. The facility is a combination center with license number #013414849. The facility was toured inside and out for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 6:30 AM-6:00 PM, Monday -Friday
LPA checked the facility RECORDS and they show all individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. LPA conducted a census of the children and the census matches the children signed in on the electronic system. LPA reviewed three (3) children's files and two (2) staff files around 11:30 AM. All staff files have required Health Screening, and Employee Rights, and all children files contains Personal Rights, Medical Consent forms, and Identification & Emergency Info. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 11/2024.
The two (2) classrooms were inspected around 11:00 AM and teacher-child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. The wall heaters are screened to prevent children access. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. The changing tables are in arms reach of the sink. Supplies are available to the children in care. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is the director's office, away from other children in care. The center has smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and three (3) fully charged 3A40BC and one 2A10BC fire extinguishers. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 9/20/2022. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.
See 809-C. |