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32 | Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Storage for children's belongings was observed. Mat/cot was inspected. LPA observed mats properly stored without touching one another, and observed children to be properly spaced between each other. Availability of drinking water was reviewed.
LPA observed water jugs and individual water cups available to children in care. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. LPA observed some toilets with black trash bags over them with “out of order” signs. Director stated that due to COVID-19, they were advised to space toilets to allow a small number of children in the restroom at a time. LPA noted to Supervisor that there is a barrier between the toilets and advised Supervisor to consult with the Department of Health on whether closing every-other toilet is needed when there is a barrier between them. Toys observed to be clean.
A first aid kit is kept in Director's Office and in each classroom. Carbon monoxide detector is present in the facility but was not tested as children were napping. Smoke detectors are present in the facility but were not tested as children were napping. LPA also observed hardwired smoke alarms in the facility. Fire extinguishers have been serviced in August 2020. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children.
Snack/lunch menus were reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Facility provides lunch to the children in care.
Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. LPA Lucero advised that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to drinking fountains during outside play; however, the fountains are turned off at the present time due to facility trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Director stated that water jugs and disposable cups are brought out each time children play. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed. |