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25 | On 7/9/2024, at approximately 1:45PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced visit at the facility. LPA met with Licensee, Natanna L. Dias Santiago (L1), and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was L1, a helper (H1), and three infants. The facility is in compliance with staffing and ratio requirements on this day. The facility’s operating hours are from 8:30AM to 5:00PM.
Daycare Areas: Bedroom #1 (Play Area), Bedroom #2 (Napping Area), and Bathroom.
Off-limits Areas: Garage, Closet (located in Bedroom #2), Storage Room, Backyard, and the entire Upper Level.
LPA inspected the home for any health or safety hazards. The home is equipped with a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. There are operational carbon monoxide detectors present. Poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children in care. There is no fireplace in the daycare areas. Electrical outlets are covered and inaccessible. Off-limits areas are kept inaccessible with childproof gates.
LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials in Bedroom #1. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough or sharp edges. LPA observed there to be cribs available for each infant to nap in. The facility provides sheets and washes them twice a week. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with L1 and H1 during the visit. LPA advised the cribs shall be free of all objects and loose articles. LPA advised that sleep sacks are not to be used for sleeping infants. L1 and H1 stated that they understood. The facility provides breakfast, lunch, and AM/PM snacks for children in care.
The Backyard is currently off-limits. LPA discussed the requirement to notify the Regional Office prior to adding a previously off-limit area to the daycare areas. L1 and H1 stated that they understood. There are no pools or other similar bodies of water present in the facility. Per L1, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.
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