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25 | On 8/5/22 at 2:00 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, met with Teacher Merle Rodriguez, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Director left early today. Ms. Rodriquez is a fully-qualified back up. There were 10 children napping upon arrival with two Aides. Ms. Rodriguez relieved one Aide as the children woke from nap. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Part day is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Naptime normally starts around 1:30 p.m.
LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There is a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Children bring all their own food, however emergency snack is on hand. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats and cots are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats and cots for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits.
Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in the main building, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The
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