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25 | On April 25, 2024, at approximately 8.35 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso made an unannounced required visit to the child care center listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the Site Supervisor, Ramos Qwendolyn. The Site Supervisor was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. Present in the center included 4 staff members and 8 infants. All individuals listed on the facility’s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare center. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 7:30 am- 5:45 pm.
LPA assessed the Center for Health and Safety Hazards with the Site Supervisor. The Director, Connie Luu arrived at the facility at approximately 10.10am. Per the Director, there are no changes to the existing physical plant. The facility maintains a digital record of sign-in/out for infants. The infants' classroom environment appeared clean and organized, with appropriate heating, lighting, and ventilation. The Center also provided age-appropriate toys, furnishings, changing tables, and equipment. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water, nor did they notice any bouncers, exersaucers, or similar equipment at the facility. According to the Director, no firearms or weapons are present at the Center, and all cleaning materials and potentially hazardous objects are kept out of reach of children. Personnel restrooms are separate from children, and all solid waste storage containers have tightly fitted lids. The Center also maintains carbon monoxide detectors, centralized smoke alarm, fully charged fire extinguisher, and First Aid kit. Designated cubbies are available for children to store their belongings. The diaper changing tables which are made of soft fiber material to perform padding function, are covered with disposable paper, and has at least 3" elevated edges. The changing tables are within arm's reach of the sink. There is sufficient sleeping equipment for each child. Per the Director, the milk for the infants is supplied by the vendor. LPA also observed that the food preparation site is clean, organized, and inaccessible to children.
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