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25 | On 4/1/22 at 12:30 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Annual inspection at A Small World Infant & Toddler Center. LPA met with Director, Haseena Dawud and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. There is a waiver for use of outdoor space on file and posted near front entrance.
Facility operates in 7 rooms, but currently only 5 rooms are being used. Present during inspection were 13 infants and 4 staff. They are in compliance with ratio requirement during inspection. Toddlers were napping in a separate room while infants in their room were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers.
Indoor Space: Rooms, restrooms, and in use areas were inspected. Food and feeding bottles were labeled and stored safely. Food storage areas were sanitary, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Napping area had cribs and was cordoned off from the activity area by dividers. The infant changing table has raised sides that are at least 3 inches in height, has a vinyl changing pad that is at least 1 inch thick and in good condition. Napping equipment is appropriate. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. LPA observed a working fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Outdoor Space: Outdoor activity space was inspected and observed to be safe. The play equipment is age appropriate and maintained in good condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. |