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32 | Snack menus were reviewed. The facility provides AM snack and PM snack. Children bring their own lunches. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. There is uncontaminated drinking water available in all indoor classrooms. All storage containers used for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight fitting lid at this time and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were observed to be accessible to children. The safety latches where the cleaning solutions are located are broken. LPA observed knives in the left drawer near the kitchen sink to be accessible to children in care; the safety latch is broken. Per lead teacher Lidia, children are allowed in the kitchen do conduct activities, but are with a staff at all times.
At 9:34AM, LPA observed S1 yelling at Child #1 (C1) and Child #3 (C3).
Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp loose or pointed parts. The outdoor activity space was observed to be in a safe condition, and is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment, have mulch as a cushioning material to absorb a fall. The licensee states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Per Teacher there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. There is a carbon monoxide detector on site that meets statutory requirements.
Staff files were reviewed to ensure that each file contains a Personnel Record. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Emergency and Identification form on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults, Qualifications and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Staff #3 (S3) is not qualified to be an aide and S3 does not have any Child Development Units. Per S3, she provides care and supervision to the children while the teachers are on break, she assist with diaper changing and supervising the children during nap time.
LPA observed licensing board and did not see required forms posted, Facility License, LIC610 and PUB264. |