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32 | Per Program Coordinator, the isolation area is located in Room 28104 but the elementary school's nurse's office is also available if an ill child were to require its use. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. LPA observed that facility does have a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and a serviced fire extinguisher. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children, will be inaccessible to children and stored in a locked metal box. Per Program Coordinator, there are no poisons stored at this facility.
This program provides a full breakfast for children in the AM sessions and a full lunch for children in the PM sessions. A monthly menu was available for review during the inspection. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas were observed to be clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA Ramos advised the Program Coordinator that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. 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, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Availability of outdoor drinking water was observed via a water faucet, however, the facility will use a water jug and disposable cups when children are outdoors due to COVID-19.
LPA observed that each room is equipped with locked metal boxes for the storage of medication. Currently there are no children on medication. First aid kits are available in the classroom and were observed to contain the required first-aid supplies.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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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