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25 | On May 19, 2025, at approximately 8.30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso made an unannounced required visit to the child care center listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the staff, Lizvett Guizar. The Director, Cindy Mach (facility representative) was not at the facility and arrived at approximately 9.20am. The facility representative was informed of the reason for today's visit by the LPA. Present in the center included 10 staff members and 17 children. All individuals listed on the facility’s roster have been granted permission to work or be present in a childcare center. The center is operating within its capacity and in accordance with the required ratio of staff to children. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm. The center operates from three classrooms: FD3 - Infants, FD2A - Toddlers, and FD2B - Toddlers.
LPA assessed the Center for Health and Safety Hazards with the facility representative. The Center also maintains carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors, fully charged fire extinguisher, and First Aid kit. The diaper changing table has at least 1" thick padding, and has at least 3" elevated edges. The changing tables are within arm's reach of the sink, and disposable wipes are used to clean after each usage. The Center also provided age-appropriate toys, furnishings, changing tables, and equipment. Designated cubbies are available for children to store their belongings. There is sufficient sleeping equipment, cots and cribs for each child, and all mats and bedding are kept in the appropriate location. The facility maintains a electronic record of sign-in/out for children, and all parent signatures were accounted for and matched the number of children present. The infant and toddler classrooms environment appeared clean and organized, with appropriate heating, lighting, and ventilation. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water, nor did they notice any bouncers, exersaucers, or similar equipment at the facility. According to the facility representative, no firearms or weapons are present at the Center, and all cleaning materials and potentially hazardous objects are kept out of reach of children. Personnel restrooms are separate from the children, and all solid waste storage containers have tightly fitted lids. Per the facility representative, the meals for the children in care are delivered by the vendor. The food preparation site of the facility is to prepare the snacks. LPA also observed that the food preparation site is clean, organized, and inaccessible to children. (Continued on page 2...) |