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25 | On July 1, 2024, at approximately 8.30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso made an unannounced required visit to the child care center listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the Director Megan Cahill (Executive Director Sandra Hilliard to be arrived later in the early morning). The Director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. Present in the center, Executive Director, Director, 26 staff members and 66 infants. All individuals listed on the facility’s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare center. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. The center has eight classrooms: Minnows, Tadpoles, Ladybugs, Fireflies, Hummingbirds, Doves, Seahorses, and Jellyfish. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 6:30 am- 6:00 pm.
LPA assessed the Center for Health and Safety Hazards with the Director. The facility maintains a record of sign-in/out for infants. 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 carbon monoxide detectors, centralized smoke alarm, fully charged 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 cribs 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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