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25 | On June 27 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kaur met with Director Diana Alameda for an unannounced annual random inspection. Present today are 4 infants supervised by 2 teachers. The facility complies with the Staff-Infant ratios today. This program operates year-round. Current operations hours are Monday – Friday 7:00AM to 5:30 PM. The program has 2 room for infants. The isolation area for an ill child is in the side of classroom, and the staff will monitor and supervise the child while parents are contacted to come and pick up.
Along with the Director, LPA inspected the Center for health and safety hazards. LPA observed that the facility has sign-in / out sheet for parents or authorized representatives. The Center is clean and orderly. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. The facility is furnished with age-appropriate toys, furniture, cribs, changing tables, and equipment. LPA observed no pools, spas, or other bodies of water or any walkers, bouncers, or other similar items in the Center. Per the Director, there are no firearms or weapons at the Center. All cleaning supplies or other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to the children. Separate staff bathrooms are available. All solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting lids. The facility has more than one carbon monoxide detector, a centralized smoke alarm, and a fully stocked First Aid kit.
The outdoor infant play area is kept free of debris and dangerous conditions. All outdoor toys and equipment are age-appropriate and in good repair. Drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors. There are cubbies available for children's belongings with names labeled. LPA observed changing area with 1 hand washing sink. LPA observed that the diaper changing tables have at least 1" thick padding with sides raised to a minimum of 3". The changing tables are within arm's reach of disposable wipes are used to clean after each use. There is a separate napping area for children to nap or rest without distraction or disturbance. There is enough sleeping equipment, cribs, and cots for each child. Per Director, the staff is always present in a designated area visually observes children in the napping room. Mats and beddings are appropriately stored. Breast milk/formula parents provide is stored appropriately in the refrigerator, and each bottle is labeled. Parents provide formula, food, and diapers for their children. LPA observed that the food prep area was clean and organized. The infant bottles are returned to the parents daily for washing. |