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32 | At 9:10am, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 08/08/2022, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Restrooms are accessible from each classroom. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. Snacks are provided by the families of the facility. Parents sign up to bring snacks for their child's class each day and provide lunch for their individual child. LPAs observed the storage of emergency snacks for children in care.
At 9:20am, LPAs reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one outside play space called Big Yard with two play structures, swings, sand area, and tricycles. Another outside play space called small yard, has playhouse, slide, climbing and age appropriate equipment. Both outside areas were accessible through classrooms. Drinking water is readily available outdoors.
Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected.
FACILITY RECORDS: Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. Staff files were reviewed for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. During review of Mandated Reporter Training, LPAs observed 1 of 13 staff files did not have a current Mandated Reporter training. LPAs discussed with Director, the importance of keeping track of the dates and planning for renewed training in preparation of the end of 2 years. LPA is providing an Advisory Note. A random sample of Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that they are complete. During review of medication for children, LPAs observed that medication stored had an expiration date that has passed as of 02/2023. LPAs discussed with Director the requirement to have medication stored with a current expiration date. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3
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