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25 | On 07/25/2024 at 9:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A. Curry conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection. LPA met with the Assistant Director, Laura Arnold, to explain the purpose of today's visit. This is an infant program licensed for 10 children. This facility operates Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Per the Assistant Director there are 8 children enrolled.
LPA A. Curry began facility tour and all areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 7 infants with 2 staff. Teacher-infant ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.
The facility was inspected to ensure that it is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well being of children, employees and staff. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The facility has age appropriate furniture and equipment including but not limited to cribs, cots/mats and changing tables. LPA observed that infant changing tables are within an arm’s reach of a sink. LPA observed sufficient infant napping equipment that meets the requirements of Title 22 regulations. LPA did not observe any baby walkers or any items that fall into that category present in the facility. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill.
LPA observed that bottles, dishes, and containers of food brought by the infant’s authorized representatives are labeled with the infant’s name and current date. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to infants. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.
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