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25 | On November 2nd, 2022 at 1:49pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano conducted a random annual licensing inspection. LPA met with Stephanie Bate, Director, the purpose of the visit was explained. The facility is an infant program and is located in Room 3. Days and hours of operation: Monday- Friday, 7am-6pm. LPA toured the facility building and grounds, conducted an evaluation of the physical plant, and reviewed children, staff and facility records. A review of staff records during today’s visit indicates that all staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The facility has fully charged fire extinguishers that meet the minimum requirements, smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector in the facility. Facility is adequately furnished with age appropriate toys, furniture, cribs, changing tables, and equipment. Separate staff bathrooms are available. Outdoor play area was inspected for health and safety hazards; the playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. If breast milk is provided by parents, it is stored appropriately in the refrigerator in an individualized bag and each bottle is labeled. Facility does not provide formula and diapers for children, parents provide lunches and diapers. Facility provides morning and afternoon snack. Sinks are present in the classroom as well as located near the changing tables. No pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds or similar bodies of water are present. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and toxins are inaccessible to children. Per staff, there are no firearms or weapons on site. Portable is set up for childcare and furniture and equipment for infant children is present. Adequate first aid supplies are available. Facility has posted all the required licensing forms in a prominent accessible location. LPA reviewed ten children's and 4 staff files during today's inspection. In the files that were reviewed, all children had a medical assessment and Infant Needs and Services Plan, and Infant Care feeding plan. In the staff files, all had criminal record clearance, personnel record, and a health screening with TB test. Staff have current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification. |