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25 | On 9/27/21 at 9:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced Annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Chaya Berkowitz and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm. Facility operates in one room. Present during inspection were 7 infants and 2 staff (1 fully qualified and 1 aide). They are in compliance with ratio requirement during inspection. Infants were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers.
Indoor Space: At 9:55 am the physical plant was inspected and toured with the Director.
Room, restrooms, and in use areas were inspected. Food and feeding bottles were labeled and stored safely. Food storage areas were sanitary, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Director stated they currently do not accept children under 12 months of age. The infant changing table has raised sides that are at least 3 inches in height, has a vinyl changing pad that is at least 1 inch thick and in good condition. Napping equipment is appropriate. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. LPA observed a working fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Outdoor Space: At 10:15 am Outdoor activity space was inspected and observed to be safe. The play equipment is age appropriate and maintained in good condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed.
File Review: At 10:30 am reviewed files. Parents use an App called Play Ground to sign in and out. A sampling of 6 Infant files and 3 Staff files was taken for review. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. A copy of Children Roster was obtained. |