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25 | On July 21st, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived at 9:30am for an unannounced Required-1 Year inspection, and met with director LaShunda De Los Reyes. This program operates out of two (2) classrooms adjacent from the preschool center which is also located in Washington Hospital. There were fifteen (15) children (6 infant/9 toddlers) and six (6) fingerprint cleared staff members present during the inspection. The facility is in ratio today. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm.
CLASSROOMS: Infant Center has two (2) classrooms with divided sections for infant/toddlers were inspected. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is Director's office with napping mat, away from other children in care. The center has smoke detectors, working telephone, and two (2) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers.
BATHROOMS AND DIAPER CHANGING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the classroom and away from changing stations. There a two (2) changing stations in the classroom for infants/toddlers. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Changing tables are clean, sanitary and in good condition.
FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provides in house baby food (organic) for infants and in house food for toddlers. There are weekly menus posted at the facility. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.
OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There's a play structure with slide that has cushioning to absorb falls and chat is anchored for stability. There's also a canopy that provides shade to children while at play. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water.
RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Ten (10) children's files and six (6)) staff files were reviewed, along with director's file. All staff files have required health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR and First Aid certificates were reviewed and are up to date. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure via KinderSign. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 6/20/2022. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.
See LIC809-C for continuance |