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25 | On 10/22/24, LPA (Licensing Program Analyst) Saraliz Velando conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by the Director, Melissa Reed-Murphy and the Assistant Director, Maria (Nelly) Barahona. LPA toured the facility and observed 28 infants and 9 staff.
The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. Classrooms were at a comfortable temperature. All foods and beverages are labeled/dated and stored per regulation in the infant room refrigerator. Infant/bedding napping equipment is sufficient and meets regulatory requirements.
Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and good operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Infant changing tables have padded, washable vinyl at least one inch thick with sides raised at least 3 inches, per regulation and are within arm’s reach of a sink. There is at least one staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Any medications are kept in the director’s office and first aid kits are inaccessible to children in the classrooms. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detectors are operational and located in all classrooms. The facility uses an electronic sign in/out system for parents. Infant sleep logs are kept current and maintained for at least 3 years.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible by safety latches or out of reach. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets, handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. The facility was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors. |