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25 | On July 26, 2023 at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cowan met with Site Director, Sophin Francis, for an unannounced annual random inspection. Present today is director, 4 staff, and 15 infants at this time. Facility is operating within its capacity, and facility is in compliance with staff / child ratio on this day. The center operates Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
LPA inspected the infant day care area for health and safety hazards today. LPA observed facility has working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher, and working telephone on site. The center is clean, orderly and in good repair. There are no pools, spas or other similar bodies of water on site. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to the children. All furniture and equipment are clean and in good working condition. The center's furniture and equipment are age appropriate. There is a sufficient quantity of cribs, table/chairs and changing tables meet the capacity. Facility sends bedding home for cleaning daily. Mats are wiped down and disinfected daily. Bottles and other items provided by the parents are labeled and stored appropriately. Food and formula are provided by parents. Changing tables are within an arm’s reach of a sink. LPA observed infants were supervised by staff in the classrooms and in the napping area. All solid waste storage containers have secure lids. The outdoor play area designated for the infants and toddlers was clean and in good repair. All toys and equipment are in working condition. Per director, toys are cleaned nightly. Areas under slides and other high climbing equipment is adequately cushioned artificial turf.
At 1:43 PM, Facility files were reviewed. Children's records are complete with all required Licensing documents. All staff have criminal record clearances on file. Education units are on file for teaching staff. At least one staff member on site has current CPR/First Aid certification. At 1:45 PM, LPA observed that staff did not have Medical Assessment and TB clearance on file. At 1:47 PM, LPA observed that staff did not have immunizations on file. The above are potential risks to children in care, and Type B deficiencies are issued for these deficiencies.
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