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25 | On 6/23/21 at 11:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analysts, Joelle Redding and Annette Sutherland, met with Director Freda Simmons for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 8 infants in the Butterflies room. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates Monday thru Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LPA toured the rooms. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. Rooms were a comfortable temperature during this visit. No hazards were noted. All foods/beverages are labeled/dated and stored per regulation in the infant room refrigerator. Infant bedding napping equipment is sufficient and meets regulatory requirements. LPA discussed tighter fitting crib sheets. The outdoor activity space is separate from other programs with age appropriate play equipment. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and in operating condition. All storage containers or trash cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Infant changing tables have padded, washable vinyl at least one inch thick with sides raised at least 3 inches, per regulation and are within arm’s reach of a sink. Infant Needs and Services and Individual Sleeping Plan were on file for all infants. Sleep logs and safe sleep procedures were reviewed. There is several staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. LPA will verify the recertification course taken in March meets requirements during Covid. Any medications are kept in a safe place, inaccessible to children. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. LPA reviewed, sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records for educational qualifications and a sample of children's records for emergency information and medical assessments. SB 792 (staff immunizations) and AB 1207 (Mandated Reporter Training) requirements have been met. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com. SIDS was discussed (Child Care Providers Guide to Safe Sleep Handout provided). |