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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Tyra Block, conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Jamie Nadel and Miah Missick, facility representative. Present during the visit was 18 infants with 7 staff. LPA toured the facility (indoors and outdoors) and reviewed staff and children's records.
The following ratios were observed during the inspection: classroom #5- 5 children present with 2 staff member; classroom #6- 6 children present with 2 staff members; classroom #7- 7 infants with 3 staff. The facility is operating within licensed capacity and ratio limitations. Children were observed to be under visual supervision. The classroom and restrooms have adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation (4 sinks, 4 toilets and 2 urinals). All floors appeared to be safe and clean. Furniture, children's cubbies, toys and napping equipment appeared to be in good condition. Trash cans used for solid waste have tight-fitting covers. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are stored behind latched cabinets/ inaccessible to children. Medication policies and procedures were reviewed. Meals are brought from home and stored in the refrigerator inside the class labeled with each child's name. Food or drink not consumed is discarded or sent back home. Sign in/out sheets were reviewed showing parent/guardian’s signature and time of day recorded. The kitchen and storage areas appeared to be clean. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition with sufficient shade. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms and outdoor play area. There are no bodies of water and weapons present on the premises. Documentation of when last fire drill was conducted was not available. The office is designated for use by children who are ill.
A sample of children records, including medical assessment, identification and emergency information were reviewed. Needs and Services Plans were not updated quarterly. Staff's records and transcripts were reviewed to verify teacher qualifications and experience. Opening and closing staff members have current CPR and First Aid certifications. A review of staff records indicate that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at ... [Continued on 809C]
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