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25 | On October 2, 2023, at 8:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Director Alexandra Miranda for an annual inspection. Purpose of visit was explained. Present today was Director, 9 staff and 27 Children (13 infants and 14 toddlers). Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff/child ratio. All staff have fingerprint clearances. Facility operates infant/toddler program from Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 5:30PM.
LPA and Director toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Facility operates two infant and two toddler programs. Classrooms are clean with proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, infant/toddler furnishings, playmats, and learning materials all in good repair. Storage Cubbies are available for children to store personal items, diapers, and belongings. Classroom is equipped with a changing table for diapering children. Tables are equipped with changing paper sheets, that are changed after each diapering and table is disinfected. There is a separate bathroom in facility for staff use. All trash containers in classrooms have tight fitted lids. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored and locked in cabinet and inaccessible to children. Facility has plenty of sleeping cots and cribs available for napping; parents provide sheets and are washed weekly or as needed.
Outdoor playground is shared, and outdoor waiver is posted. A schedule for classroom outside time was reviewed by LPA. Playground has a several and age-appropriate play toys, playhouses, and ride on toys all in good repair. Playground is flooring is rubber to help cushion falls. Yard is surrounded with a 5 ft. fence. There are no pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Per Director, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
Infants’ food and bottles are properly labeled with child’s name and stored in classroom refrigerator. Facility has an outside vendor for hot lunch purchases for children and children can bring their own lunches. Lunches are stored in cubbies with ice pack. Microwaves are available in classrooms to warm up children’s food. Kitchen preparation area in classroom was observed to be clean and food stored properly to prevent contamination. Labeled water bottles with children’s names are brought from home for use indoors and outdoors. Facility fills and refills water bottles with filtered water. First aid kit is fully stocked with medical supplies. Incidental Medical Services were discussed. Sick children are isolated in office away from other children.
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