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32 | LPA Gavoutian discussed with Lead Teacher Kristina Harmon the requirement to remove all loose articles, including blankets, from infant cribs. Lead Teacher Harmon stated that the infant had just fallen asleep in her arms and she had placed the infant down into the crib with the blanket. Lead Teacher Harmon immediately removed the blanket from underneath the infant. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes and document any signs of distress, including, but not limited to, flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. During today’s inspection, LPA Gavoutian observed three staff supervising six infants in care.
Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Gavoutian observed that a section of the infant play area is temporarily being used as a storage area. LPA observed some mats, napping cots, rolling storage shelves, book shelves, and picnic tables in this area. Licensee stated the items will be moved into a storage unit or sold in the future. Licensee stated, and LPA observed, a note for staff reminding staff that children are not to have access on that side of the play yard. Additionally, Licensee stated that due to the extreme heat of 103-105 degrees F, the infants have not been going outside to play very often. LPA Gavoutian observed proper supervision being provided and a ratio of one staff to two infants being maintained. No high climbing equipment was observed.
All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Uncontaminated drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.
Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed childcare facility, all individuals subject to criminal record review have obtained a clearance or criminal record exemption. Community Care Licensing (CCL) shall notify a Licensee to immediately terminate the employment of, or to remove/bar any person with specified convictions or for other reasons; the Licensee shall comply with the notice. |