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25 | On 11/30/2021 at 9:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Karyne Begin. Also present was Assistant Director, Alma Gandarilla, during inspection. The Infant Program (ages 0-24 months) will operate in Room 4 (Raie). Fire clearance was granted on 11/05/2021. A tour of the facility per facility sketch was conducted. The infant indoor play space measured at approximately 299.13 sq. ft., which will accommodate a total of 8 children. Drinking water is readily accessible via water bottles and refillable water jugs. LPA observed all indoor play space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. There is one changing table within an arm’s reach of a sink located in the room. Refrigerator is located in the room. Infant needs and services plan are located in a binder in the room and are to be updated on a quarterly basis. There are a total of 8 infant cribs located in the napping area which are covered with vinyl and free of hazardous items. The cribs are arranged to provide a walkway between them. LPA reminded Applicant that each infant's bedding shall be used solely per infant and not shared and shall be taken home at least weekly for washing. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid or diaper waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is one staff restroom that will be utilized for ill children. The isolation area for ill children is the director's office. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in the classroom behind the rocking chair. First aid kit was inspected and had all the required items. Applicant stated there are no firearms/weapons on site. LPA’s observed no bodies of water on site. Sign-in area is located outside of the facility. Applicant was reminded to keep anything that reads, “Keep Out of Reach of Children” to be inaccessible to children. Applicant is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. There is no outdoor play area in place at the moment. Facility is in the process of creating a permanent outdoor play area for all licensed components that won't be finished until August 2022. Facility's preschool and toddler program have a current approved waiver to use a public playground across the street and shared indoor gym. |