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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Warren Birks conducted an unannounced Required 1 year inspection. LPA met with Director Natalie Ugalde who guided analyst on tour of the facility. This is an infant program with a toddler component (serving Infants 6 weeks to 18 months old and toddlers 18 months to 30 months old). There is a physically separate preschool program operating on the premises. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
At approximately 8:45am all areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. LPA observed the following teacher-child ratios during the inspection: Infant Room 1: (three staff and five infants), Infant Room 2: (three staff and six infants), Infant Room 3 is currently not in use. Infant Room 4: (three staff and three infants, Toddler Room 1: (three staff and six toddlers), Toddler Room 2: (two staff and five toddlers).
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 changing table has padding at least one inch thick and raised sides at least three inches high. The table is also within arm’s reach of a hand washing sink. LPA observed toys to be clean and appear age appropriate. There is plenty of drinking water in the classroom available as needed and children have their names labeled on their bottles and frozen milk.
LPA observed first aid kits kept kept in each classroom. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. 2A10BC Fire extinguishers are due for service in June 2022. Hazardous items including including medicine and cleaning compounds are stored inaccessible areas such as high cabinets and inaccessible office cabinets. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. There are portable cots and changing mats for infants to rest and be changed if needed. The facility provides Breakfast, Lunch and PM snacks.
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