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25 | On 10/3/24 at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gerald Poindexter met with Celida Banuelos, director, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 50 children present with 5 staff, in 3 rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity.
LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trash containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Floors appear to be clean and safe. Drinking water is readily accessible. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Any wastewater used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept locked at the front desk and in classrooms, inaccessible to children, and properly labeled with child name, parent permission, as well as with instructions and expiration dates.
Snack menus are posted. Adequate food is available. Cleaning supplies are kept separate from food and are inaccessible to children. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Director stated there are no firearms or other weapons on the premises. All foods/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are stored in covered containers. The facility appears to be free of insects and rodents. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats/cots are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats/cots for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits. There is one operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility.
Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Age-appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground.
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