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25 | On September 22, 2023., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van met with Director Elizabeth Perla for an unannounced mandatory 1-year random inspection. This is a combination Center with Infants, Preschool, and School-age programs operating in the same building. The infant program has two teachers supervising three children today. The facility staff-to-child ratios are met. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 8:30 am- 5:30 pm.
LPA assessed the Center for Health and Safety Hazards with the Director. The facility maintains a record of sign-in/out for infants, and all parent signatures were accounted for and matched the number of infants present. The infants' classroom environment appeared clean and organized, with appropriate heating, lighting, and ventilation. The Center also provided age-appropriate toys, furnishings, changing tables, and equipment. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water, nor did they notice any bouncers, exersaucers, or similar equipment at the facility. According to the Director, no firearms or weapons are present at the Center, and all cleaning materials and potentially hazardous objects are kept out of reach of children. Personnel restrooms are separate from children, and all solid waste storage containers have tightly fitted lids. The Center also maintains a carbon monoxide detector, centralized smoke alarm, fully equipped fire extinguisher, and First Aid kit. Designated cubbies are available for children to store their belongings. The diaper changing table has at least 1" thick padding, is covered with disposable paper, and has at least 3" elevated edges. The changing tables are within arm's reach of the sink, and disposable wipes are used to clean after each usage. There is sufficient sleeping equipment and cots for each child, and all mats and bedding are kept in the appropriate location. LPA also observed that the food preparation site is clean, organized, and inaccessible to children.
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