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25 | On 5/18/22 at 9:10 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christina Watts and Cherie Acosta conducted an unannounced Annual inspection at Baby Yale Academy - Infant Program. Facility is located at the end of strip mall, next to Kohl's clothing store. LPA's were met by Director Alma Quintanilla and Lita Reeves. LPA explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 6 am - 6:30 pm.
Indoor Space: physical plant was inspected and toured with owner Lita Reeves. Infants are in room 108. Infants were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teacher. 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.
File Review: Sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. A sampling of Infant and Staff files was taken for review. LPA reviewed the Needs and Services Plan for all infants which were updated quarterly. Reviewed Individual Safe Sleep Plan LIC 9227 and Sleep Log for each infant. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. A copy of Children Roster was obtained. |