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32 | All kitchen, food prep, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination and contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and children bring their own bottles and cups are provided. Trash receptacles have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. Items such as lotions and hand sanitizer are out of reach of children. LPA advised Director that items such as these are less hazardous when they are out of sight as well. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.
Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface appears to be maintained in safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material (wood chips) to absorb a fall; the play equipment platform and slide apparatuses is single level only and age appropriate. The Director that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this inspection.
Facility uses an digital application for parents to sign children in and out. This was observed to ensured that the person who signs the child in and out uses their own individual pin number (digital sign in and out). Facility is able to print out sign in and sign out sheets if needed. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure an admission agreement is on file. LPA conducted LIC811 Children's Records Review.
Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that appropriate documentation of education credits is on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed (opening and closing staff have current CPR expires 4/2023). Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis and measles for staff was readily available during today's inspection. LPA advised Director to update older staff files.
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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
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