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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zaid Hakim conducted an Unannounced Annual / Random Inspection at the facility today. Upon arrival, LPA observed six (6) infants, eight (8) toddlers, and at least four (4) staff engaging in daily activities and met with Ms. Lisa Patterson and Ms. Teri Esparza, Director(s). LPA toured the facility inside and out and observed required postings including but not limited to; the License to operate, Emergency disaster plan (LIC 610) and Notification of Parents Rights (PUB 393). Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm. The facility is licensed to serve a maximum of 27 infants up to 2 years of age, toddler option for 15 children ages 18-36 months. During the inspection, LPA observed the facility to be in compliance with staff supervision and ratio requirements and that all infants and toddlers were attended to.
LPA observed that the facility is operating within the terms of the license and is in compliance with the approved fire clearance capacity. The facility was toured inside and out was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and all other items that are dangerous to infants were observed to be securely stored and inaccessible. Furniture and equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The facility has age appropriate furniture and equipment, including cribs, cots, feeding chairs, and changing tables. Feeding chairs for infants were observed to be clean and operable. Infant cribs were observed to be in good condition, without any extra items in the cribs, and equipped with wheels. The Director understands that infants shall only be in high chairs during feeding times or during feeding preparation times. Bottles brought from home were observed to be properly stored at the appropriate temperature and were labeled with the infant's name and dated. Storage containers for waste have tight fitting covers, changing tables are within arms length of a sink, and floors and carpeting are clean and free from obstructions. Each infant / toddler has there own diaper changing pad that is not shared and is substituted for a clean pad should it be needed. The Director understands that changing tables shall be disinfected in between diaper changes (should it be needed). Food storage areas in the classrooms were clean. Changing tables were clean and in good condition. The Director understands that when infants are sleeping in a crib, there shall be at least one staff on that side of the partition wall separating the crib area of the classroom. LPA and the Director discussed safe sleep best practices in detail and LPA shared additional information on safe sleep environments.
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