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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julia Placencia arrived at 8:20am to conduct an unannounced Required-1 Year inspection, and met with site director Yvette Santos. Present were 12 children and 4 additional staff members. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:30pm.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were in operable condition. The floors are free of tripping hazards. The kitchen/food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents and food is protected against contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted and visible for parents to review. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment observed to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. Required licensing documents were posted. Fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors meet State Fire Marshall standards. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 1/24/20.
The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with 1 teacher supervising no more than 14 children. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training.
A sample of children’s records were reviewed and contain required licensing documents. Staff records reviewed contain required licensing documents, immunizations and mandated reporter training. A physical census was taken of all children present and crossed referenced with the sign in and out sheets.
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