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25 | On Wednesday, March 03, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Sierra and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Bettina Engelman met with Director Assistant, Ajanae Farrell and Facility Assistant, Tyannee Woodyard-Smith for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Census included 8 infants being supervised by 2 staff members. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 07:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
LPA and LPM toured the building including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Currently, no infants in care require medications. Poisons are not kept on premises. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts. Infant changing tables have a padded surface that is washable and at least one-inch-thick, and they have raised sides that are at least three inches high. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. LPA observed a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detector. The food preparation space is free of litter and all food was protected against contamination. LPA observed that storage containers for solid waste and diaper disposal have tight-fitting covers. Program provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for toddlers and infants who are on solids. Menus were posted and drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors by pitcher and cups. LPA observed parents are signing in/out through the electronic sign in/out system. LPA observed the infant's Needs and Services Plans are current. LPA reviewed the Department's inspection authority and discussed with Director any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within ten working days.
Files of the staff present at the facility and 2 children's records were reviewed. Each child's file contained an emergency card, a medical assessment, and Needs and Services Plan. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
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