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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of a random annual inspection. Ms. Lopez is the back up this week as the interim Director, Joanna Gongora, is on her honeymoon, expected to return on Monday. Director Katrina Wanemacher is on maternity leave until mid January. During this visit, there were 27 infants/toddlers with five staff as follows. One teacher with four infants in Infant Room 1, a teacher and an Aide with 7 infants in Infant Room 2, an Aide with 6 awake and 2 sleeping toddlers in Toddler Room 1 and 7 awake and 1 sleeping toddler with a teacher in Toddler Room 2. The facility is within capacity, but not ratio. Program operates Monday thru Friday from 6:30 a.m.to 6 p.m.
LPA toured the rooms. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. Rooms were a comfortable temperature during this visit. No hazards were noted. 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. All storage containers and trashes have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. All foods/beverages are labeled/dated and stored per regulation in the infant room refrigerator. Food service area for older infants consists of a kitchen which is clean and free of hazards, with food stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less and the menu is posted. All hazardous items are stored where they are inaccessible to children. The outdoor play area is fenced, has enough cushioning and adequate shade and is separate from other programs. There is a water fountain outdoors and toddlers have their own water battles. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity.
There are several staff present with a current CPR and First Aid certification. Sign in/out sheets were reviewed. Infant Needs and Services Plans were reviewed for all infants. LPA reviewed a sample of personnel records for qualifications and a sample of children's records for emergency information. SB 792 (staff immunizations) and AB 1207 (Mandated Reporter Training) requirements have been met. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the
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