1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Baez arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant/Director, Desiree Fajota. This Infant program operates in the "Infant" classroom and the Toddler component operates in the "Toddler" classroom (located inside of the same class as the Infant but are kept physically separate through the use of a barrier) and both the "Infant" and "Toddler" classrooms are located within Classroom 113. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. This center is located within the same premises as the Good Shepherd Parish.
The "Infant" and "Toddler" classrooms were inspected and measured during this inspection and measure the following:
- Infant: Infant Class (ages 0 -18 months): measured a total of 265.5 square feet
- Toddler: Toddler class (ages 18 to 36 months): measured a total of 426.08 square feet
The Infant class has a separate sleeping area (cribs) and it is separate from the activity area. The sleeping area is not included in the indoor square footage calculation. The "Infant" classroom section is equipped with age appropriate equipment, furniture, supplies, materials, and refrigerator. There is one sink in the Infant section and it will only be used to sanitize hands after diaper changing. Applicant understands that the sink that is used to sanitize hands after diaper changing cannot be used to clean and disinfect the Infant eating equipment and bottles. Per Applicant, parent's will be in charge of taking bottles and eating equipment home to clean and sanitize. There is one changing pad in the Infant class and it is within arm's reach of a sink. There is a separate restroom that is equipped with one toilet and one sink that is located near the Nurse's office and it will be used for an isolation bathroom for children who are ill. Because the Infant classroom is able to accommodate 7 infants instead of the original requested capacity of 8 infants, Applicant made changes to the LIC 200A to update the new requested total for the Infant children and agrees to license for 7 infants and 12 toddlers. The Director's office will be used as an isolation area for children who are ill. There is a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm, and first aid kit with required supplies. |