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25 | At approximately 10:05am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with Director Malissa Cruz for the purpose of an unannounced annual random inspection of the infant center with a toddler option. The infant section included 8 infants under 18 months supervised by 4 staff, and the toddler option included 7 toddlers aged 18-36 months supervised by 4 staff. Early Learning Program Manager Cindy Maciel was also present during the inspection. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are 7:30am-3:30pm. Facility does provide transportation services.
LPA toured the building including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. All necessary documents were posted. All toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children, and director stated there were no poisons, firearms, or pools of water on the premises. Functional carbon dioxide detector and smoke detector were present. Furniture and equipment were in good condition, and LPA communicated the importance of regularly checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/, further recommending they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts, and the areas underneath or around climbing equipment were sufficiently cushioned with granulated rubber and wood chips. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. The food preparation space was free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. Storage containers with solid waste had tight-fitting covers. Program provides breakfast, lunch, and snack, and menus were posted in visible sight. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. LPA observed full legal signatures while reviewing the sign in and sign out sheet as required for infant age component. Medication was properly stored and inaccessible to children.
Report Continued on LIC809-C
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