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32 | Food preparation and storage areas were observed to be clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin. Food is provided by the School District Cafeteria. The facility provides, breakfast and lunch to the AM Session, lunch and a PM snack to the PM Session and breakfast, lunch and a PM snack to the full day program. Proper storage of food, beverages and snacks was reviewed. Food menus were posted in a place that is visible by the child’s authorized representative. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible.
The outdoor play yards are fully fenced and exclusively used by the Head Start program. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness. The surface of the outdoor activity area was observed to be maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Drinking water was available outdoors for children to drink freely via a water jug. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards were observed.
Children's records were reviewed as well as a sampling of children’s emergency information. Staff files were not reviewed as staff files are kept at the Main Office and will be reviewed at a later date. If there are any deficiencies during that review, this report may be amended. All staff is fingerprint cleared, as a condition of employment through the school district. Staff #1 and #8 provided proof of current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence has been reported to the department.
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