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25 | On 3/10/2022 at 11:25 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, met with Director Crystal Burroughs for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 5 infants present with a teacher and an Aide. There is a fully qualified Assistant Director on staff as the facility accommodates more than 25 infants. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m to 5:30 p.m. during the pandemic.
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 is a variety of activities provided throughout the day. Infant foods/beverages are labeled/dated and stored per regulation in the kitchen refrigerator. Children bring all their own food and bottles. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products and food preparation sink is separate from diaper/changing and toilet/potty chair handwashing sink.
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 one inch thick with sides raised at least 3 inches, per regulation and are within arm’s reach of a sink that is not used for food preparation. The sink and changing table are disinfected between each use. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. No potty chairs are used. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid or diaper waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use.
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