Trinidad Lael Bilingual Center

746.1613(a)(1) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location

Observed one caregiver supervising two different classrooms that are seperated by a wall. There were 4 children sleeping in one room and 7 children sleeping in the second room. This was corrected when another teacher came into the second classroom

746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

Observed an caregiver holding a bottle to an infants mouth. The infant was younger then 6b months old.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

Observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the seat.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

A caregiver was observed using their phone in a classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put their phone away.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

There was an eleven-year-old child alone in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the child joined the afterschool classroom.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

There were outlets in two classrooms without covers. This was corrected during the inspection when covers were placed in the outlets

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

During the investigation, it was found that the director and one of the caregivers who transports the children in care only has 1 hour of transportation training and 2 hours of transportation training is required.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

Observed a classroom that had 22 children in the room, the caregiver stated that they had 18 children in care.

746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity

During the investigation it was found that there were 22 children in a classroom that has a capacity of 6 children

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

During an investigation it was found that a classroom has been out of ratio more then once. There were 22 children in care with 1 caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

Observed infant feeding instructions for October but they did not updated forms for November. It has been over 30 days since the last form was completed.

746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

Observed a soiled diaper in a trash can that did not have a lid.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Observed outlets in one room and a bathroom that were uncovered.

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

None of the cribs were labled with the childs name,

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Observed a lit candle on a diaper changing station in a classroom that had children in the room. This was corrected when the candle was unlit by the caregiver.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Observed ripped carpet in the infant room that was shedding carpet peices and could cause a choking hazard. Also oberved trash on the playground like yogurt wrappers, and paper towels and kid socks

746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website

The last time the Children product safety report was completed was in October 2024.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Observed broken toys and bucket swing, trash and exposed screws from toys on the playground. The boarder to the loose fill was laying in the grass causing a tripping hazard.

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

Observed swings and slides that did not have the use zone to protect children from hitting other items. The Slide had about 3 feet from the slide to the boarder of the playground area and the stairs to the slide had about 2 feet use zone. For slides six feet high or less, the use zone in front of the exit of a slidemust extend at least six feet. The swings did not have the correct use zone in front or behind the swings. The use zone should be at least 12 feet. The use zone to the front and rear of to-fro swings (single-axis swings)must extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing below.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Observed a 2 year old in the infant room with the youngest infant being 5 months old. There was at least a 19 month different between the oldest child and youngest infant in the room. This was corrected when the children were seperated into different rooms.

746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

The operations activity plan states that breakfast is served at 8:00-8:30, This inspections started at 7:47am and the children had already eaten and the plates had already been returned to the kitchen area. I spoke with the director regarding following the schedule or making any necessary changes if needed.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

Observed a slide and swings that did not have 6 inches of loose fill under or around in the fall zones. Some area's did not have any loose fill.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One caregiver had 7 children in care, There were 4 infants ages 0-11 months and two children who were 2 years old. This was corrected when the classroom was seperated.

746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

During an investigation it was found that the operation has been making breakfast at the operation without a food permit. It was also found that the operation has food made at an offsite location for lunch and this was not reported to the Health department.