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25 | On 7/30/2021 at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Malane arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with representative, Tina Shirley and Preschool Specialist Ruth Alcantara and proceeded to tour the facility. Applicant is requesting a capacity of eighteen infant children age 0-24 months in the infant room and 10 toddler children age 18 – 36 months in the toddler room. Applicant’s planned hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm.
Classrooms were inspected and measured the following during this inspection:
· Infant Room: Infant children (age 0–24 months): measured 739.51 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 21 infant children
· Toddler Room: Toddler children (age 18–36 months): measured 352.61 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 10 toddler children
The indoor space measured a total of 1092.12 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 31 infant and toddler children. The napping area in the infant room was not calculated in the square footage. Classrooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture including cots and cribs for napping, tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves and other materials for children. There is a sink within arm’s reach of the changing table. The representative understands the sink near the diaper changing table shall not be used for food preparation. There are two (2) toilets and two (2) sinks available for use which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 30 children.
Representative stated drinking water will be available inside and outside via water jugs and sippy cups, however water jugs and sippy cups have not been purchased at this time. There is a separate restroom for staff located next to the toddler room. The staff restroom and office will be utilized for isolation if a child becomes ill. Disinfectants and cleaning solutions are kept in an inaccessible cabinet in the kitchen.
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