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25 | On 7/7/2023 at 10:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, met with Director, Fernando Torres, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 8 infants present with two teachers in the Baby Beluga's room (#1) and 9 older infants with two teachers and an aide in the Jolly Jellyfish room (#2). There is a fully qualified Assistant Director on staff, Adrian Darwin, as the facility accommodates more than 25 infants. Facility is within ratio and capacity.
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. Morning and afternoon snack is provided for the older infants. Food service area 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 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 hand-washing 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
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