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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Warren Birks conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Director Lisa Clinton who guided analyst on tour of the facility. This is an infant program serving infants (zero to two years old). The program is physically separate from a preschool program housed on the premises. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
At approximately 9:25am all areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. LPA observed the following teacher-child ratios during the inspection: Infant Room 1: (One teacher and three infants), Infants Room 6 (One teacher and three infants). Teacher-child ratios appeared to be in compliance and staff fingerprints have the required clearance at this time.
LPA observed all furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair, telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were observed to be adequate. Storage for infants’ belongings and napping equipment/cribs were inspected and found to meet all regulatory requirements at this time. The facility uses a concave changing pad with 3 inch sides. LPA advised Director Clinton to use equipment that is separate from changing pad (facility has been operating like this for years). The padding at least one inch thick and sides at least three inches high. The changing area is also within arm’s reach of a hand washing sink. LPA observed toys to be clean and appear age appropriate. LPA observed first aid kits kept in each classroom. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. 2A10BC Fire extinguishers are due for service in May 2023.
Hazardous items including including medicine and cleaning compounds are stored inaccessible areas such as high cabinets and/or storage rooms. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. There are portable mats for rest and portable changing mats if needed. Parents provide snacks and lunch for the infants However, the facility always has food on hand (if necessary). Some parents provide breast milk for infants.
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