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On September 20, 2023, the Office of Childhood received an allegation that floors in the infant room are not washed, rinsed and sanitized. After conducting an investigation, Compliance Inspector (CI) Michelle Honea found the allegation to be substantiated based on the following information:
5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(B)2.B.(VI), which states: "Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet;"
On September 21, 2023, caregiver Shelby Tyree stated that area rugs occasionally get cleaned.
On September 21, 2023, CI Honea observed the floors in the infant/toddler rooms to be sticky with a black residue. The area rugs also had black dirt and residue. Additionally, all the toddlers had black residue on their feet, hands, and legs.
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