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25 | On 8/5/2025 at 8:35AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Gomez met with Associate Director, Lauren Ngoi. This is an announced case management inspection- licensee initiated. Facility is requesting increase of capacity, 13 children (3 months to 24 months old), and room addition, Classroom #9, to existing infant program. This site is a combination center with a preschool and after-school program on site. Per associate director, several cribs have also recently been installed to classroom #10 and facility is requesting a measurement to ensure square footage requirements is met. Per Assistant Director, classroom #9, #10 will be used for younger infants, 0-12 months old. The facility will operate Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The facility was inspected today, indoor and outdoor, for health and safety hazards, and measured to calculate capacity.
At 8:50AM., LPA measured classroom #9 and classroom #10. Classroom #9 had a total useable indoor square footage of 545.6 sq ft. Total usable sq ft, divided by 35 equals to 15 children. LPA measured classroom #10. Classroom #10 had a total useable indoor square footage of 561.84. Total usable sq ft, divided by 35 equals to 16 children.
Classroom #9 are observed clean, neat, with age-appropriate plaything available. Floors and ground surfaces were clear of obstructions or hazardous items. Furniture and materials inspected was in good repair, free of sharp corners or splinters. Classroom has infant feeding chairs in facility.
Carpeting has been installed for added safety. LPA observed cabinets/ hooks available for infant’s personal belongings. Classroom #9 has sufficient storage for infant bedding and for other items (Diapers, Wipes, Ointments), which will be provided by their guardians.
For napping services, LPA observed several stackable cots, stored in classroom. Facility has designated the center of the room for the infant napping cribs. Per associate director, area will be maintained separate from the remaining activity space. Per associate director, sheets and blankets for older infants are to be provided by parents. Per associate director, the napping equipment and bedding will be laundered daily.
Per associate director, for food services, parents will provide bottles/nipples and any other food items for their child. The staff will ensure these items are sent home with the infants each day. LPA observed sink, with hot water, and a mini refrigerator. Facility was reminded, food items for each infant stored in the kitchen area or refrigerator and foods/ bottles, shall be properly labeled with the child's name and date. The food service area and diaper changing areas are located separately. LPA observed, classroom #9, has a diaper changing tables within arms reach of a sink. Changing table had a plastic, cleanable surface with raised sides. (REFER to 809C, FOR CONT.)
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