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25 | On 5/12/2023 at 9:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, met with Director Evelyn Kensel, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 24 infants present as follows: Room 401: 8 infants with 3 teachers; Room 402 is the crib room; Room 403: 10 - 18 to 23 mo. old infants with 2 teachers and an Aide and Room 404: 6 - 12 to 18 mo. old infants with two teachers. There are two fully qualified Assistant Director back ups on staff until a permanent replacement is found, as the facility accommodates more than 25 infants. Facility is within ratio and capacity. New Assistant Director information will be sent.
LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. All required forms were posted. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities provided throughout the day. Infant foods/beverages are labeled/dated and stored per regulation in the infant room refrigerator. Food service area for older infants eating solid food consists of a kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Food is stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less and there is no expired or contaminated food present. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The food meets the nutritional requirements per regulation and is of good quality and proper quantity. The lunch/snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products and food preparation sink is separate from diaper/changing and toilet handwashing sink. Lead testing has been conducted in January. No exceedances.
Infant bedding/napping equipment is in good repair with standard cribs and mattresses of a water-resistant material, disinfected daily. Cribs are spaced adequately apart to meet regulation and are not blocking an entrance or an exit. Tight fitting crib sheets are in place, bedding is stored separately, and each child has his/her own. No children are using the same crib. Soiled sheets are kept in accessible to children and bedding is washed daily or more if necessary. Infant changing tables have padded, washable vinyl at least
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