1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 | An Annual inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Connolly. Upon arrival LPA met with director, Stephanie Boyer, who accompanied the LPA on a tour of the infant program. LPA observed 10 infants, one year of age, with three attending staff and 7 infants younger than one year with four attending staff.
A review of staff records on 10/28/19 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances.
Operating hours are 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The items which could pose a danger to infants ( cleaning compounds, and medications) were stored inaccessible to infants. Poisons/hazardous items are not stored on site and none were observed. The toys, floors and other equipment appeared clean, safe and age appropriate for infants. There is sufficient napping equipment for the infants, and bedding are within compliance. Crib bedding is laundered daily, on site. Cot bedding is laundered weekly, on site. Blankets used by infants one year and older are brought home at the end of the week, laundered and returned the following week. The changing table, which appears clean and sanitary is within arm’s reach of a sink. Food provided for infants are brought by parents, and are named and dated daily. Snacks are provided by the facility for the toddlers. Snack menu is posted. Bottles and food containers brought from home are properly labeled with name and date and stored in an refrigerator in the classroom. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. There is a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher.
Indoor and outdoor activity space for infants is separate from other age groups. The playground is completely fenced and free of hazards.
Continued on page two |