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25 | On August 15, 2024, at approximately 8.45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso made an unannounced required visit to the child care center listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the Director, Mercedes Uriarte. The Director was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. Present in the center included director, 8 staff members and 16 children. 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, 8:00 am- 4:45 pm. Facility operates from three classrooms. Rm 1 for infants, Rm 3 and 4 for toddlers.
LPA assessed the Center for Health and Safety Hazards with the Director. The facility maintains a digital record of sign-in/out for children, and all parent signatures were accounted for and matched the number of children present. The children’s 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 Licensee, 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 the 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 table has at least 1" thick padding, is covered with disposable paper and has at least 3" elevated edges. The changing tables are within arm's reach of the sink, and disposable wipes are used to clean after each usage. There is sufficient sleeping equipment for each child, and all mats and bedding are kept in the appropriate location. LPA also observed that the food preparation site is clean, organized, and inaccessible to children.
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