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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Justin Dorsey met with Director Carmen Rodriguez today for the purpose of conducting a required - 1 year inspection of the infant center. Present today were 4 infants and 1 teacher. There is also preschool and school age licenses at this facility.
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness, cleanliness and good repair. Telephone service was verified as well as heating, lighting, and ventilation. LPA observed age appropriate toys and materials. The infant component is separate from the preschool and school age components. Furniture and equipment were observed in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. While observing the infant napping area LPA Dorsey observed Infant #3 napping on their back with a blanket. LPA Dorsey went over the Safe Sleep guidelines with Director. There is a refrigerator is in the infant's eating area, bottles are labeled with the infant's name and current date. The changing table is located in the infants classroom. The Changing table, is within arms reach of sink. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children were observed to be inaccessible.
LPA Dorsey observed the outdoor play area for the infants. The play area includes a concrete slab with areas of padding for the children to play. LPA Dorsey observed all outdoor toys and equipment were in good repair. LPA Dorsey did not observe any hazardous items in the infant play area.
The facility has a kitchen located next to the school-age component. The Kitchen is made inaccessible by a gate with a latch. Chemicals and cleaning solutions are not kept in the kitchen. Cleaning solutions and disinfectants are kept in a closet near the Directors office. Per director no children in care take any medications. Any medications will be stored in the emergency kit which is mounted on the wall and locked in the infant classroom. LPA observed kitchen food prep and storage areas to be clean and free of litter. Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair.
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