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32 | · Staffing Ration and Capacity
Upon arrival, LPAS observed 5 classrooms in use with a total of 73 preschool children and 5 teachers on the premises.
· Food Service
All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, and/or any other vermin. Moveable bins were observed to have tight-fitting covers and were in good repair. The menu was observed posted on walls. Food for morning and afternoon classes is brought daily from the school district's cafeteria. Chemicals and cleaning solutions are kept separate from the food in the classroom. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies.
Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water pitchers and disposable cups.
LPAS observed a sufficient quantity of cots available for napping children. The bedding is stored separately and properly inside the cubbies.
Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents.
The following general information was discussed during this inspection:
The incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. The Center does not provide IMS at this time.
Mandated Reporter Training Requirements: §1596.8662 - As of January 1, 2018, childcare providers, administrators, or employees who work in a licensed facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided according to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. Staff was informed that they need to take mandated reporter training.
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