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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amanda Blesi arrived at the facility and met with Director Rebekah Shurtleff for a required 1-year unannounced Annual inspection. LPA toured the facility inside and out including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. At 1:00 PM, LPA observed 11 infants being cared for by 4 staff, 12 napping toddlers from the toddler option cared for by two staff. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Toxic and hazardous items are appropriately stored and inaccessible to infants. Furniture and materials are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. There are no climbing structures for infant use indoors or outdoors. Infant changing table is in safe/sanitary condition, and within arms reach of a sink. Sufficient napping equipment was available. LPA reminded the Director that napping infants must have 100% visual supervision at all times. All food was protected against contamination. Trash cans containing solid waste had lids. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Menus were posted and facility utilizes electronic sign in and out system. LPA reminded staff that infant bottles, dishes and containers must be labeled and dated per regulation section 101427(j). LPA also discussed the requirement of washing children's bedding at least once daily. LPA observed proper storage of medication, equipment and supplies.
Licensee [or facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
(Report continued on LIC 809-C) |