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32 | Otter Room: Upon arrival, the following staff were present: Staff #3, #4 and #5 with 6 infant (toddlers). Teacher infant (toddler) ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. Classrooms were observed to ensure that infants are never left unattended and under the direct visual supervision of a staff person at all times. This room has infants (toddlers)18 to 24 months old. Infant changing tables are within an arm’s reach of hand wash basin. There is one additional hand wash basin and one toilet. There are porta potties for potty training, Assistant Director states these are sanitized between each use. LPA observed sufficient napping equipment that meets the requirements of Title 22 regulations. LPA did not observe any baby walkers or any items that fall into that category present in the facility. Storage for medication was inspected to ensure that medications are in a safe place inaccessible to children. Children bring their own "cold pack" lunch. Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative and sent to parents via pdf file by email. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. The facility provides AM and PM snack.
The facility was inspected to ensure that it: is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair to ensure the safety and well being of children, employees and staff. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The facility has age appropriate furniture and equipment including but not limited to cribs, cots/mats and changing tables. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable trash receptacles have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in standard condition. Director states waste is to be discarded immediately after each meal. First Aid supplies were observed in emergency back pack in classrooms. According to Assistant, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note and is stored in the office. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are and working present in the facility. LPA observed that bottles, dishes, and containers of food brought by the infant’s authorized representatives are labeled with the infant’s name and current date. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to infants/toddlers. Per Administrator, states that there are no poisons stored inside the facility. LPA advised Administrator that storage areas for poisons need to be kept locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The Administrator takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. Facility is currently taking covid precautionary measures. Temperature's are being checked. Teachers are wearing masks. Social distancing during meals and napping. Lines are sent home to wash weekly, appropriately stored and not shared. All infant/toddlers have cubby's to store belongings. 2/4
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