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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alize Tillery and Mai Lor arrived at the facility at 2:00pm to clear a deficiency cited on 12/15/2021. Upon arrival, LPAs used the call box to request entrance. Staff #1 answered the phone and responded that she was the only teacher in the room and would ask another teacher to open the door. LPAs waited to be greeted at the entrance for approximately 10 minutes prior to being met by Director Shanel Tate. LPAs observed two teachers and one aide with 10 infants, and 11 toddlers with one teacher during nap time.
LPAs observed that the facility was in Teacher-Child ratio and had fully qualified staff with aides supervising the children. LPAs cleared the deficiencies regarding Teacher-Child ratio. Director understands Teacher-Child ratio requirements and ensures it will be followed.
During the visit, at approximately 2:35pm, LPA Lor approached Staff #1 who appeared to be sleeping while supervising 11 toddlers during nap time. LPA observed three toddlers in the room awake while Staff #1's eyes were closed. When LPA asked Staff #1 if she did indeed fall asleep, Staff #1 responded that she didn't realize that she was asleep, but might have dozed off. Staff #1 stated this is a rare occasion and does not happen often. Based on LPA observation and staff interview, this is a lack of supervision and an immediate risk to children in care.
LPAs reminded Director to ensure infants are not restrained in toddler feeding tables, and that infants are to only be at the feeding tables when food is present. LPAs also requested that Director find a more sufficient way for parents and licensing to reach staff from the entrance. Director was reminded of the department's inspection authority.
A deficiency is cited on the 809D page. This report was reviewed, appeal rights were provided, as well as a Notice of Site Visit which shall remain posted for 30 days. |