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32 | Upon arrival, director stated that Room 5 and Room 18 were in use due to school changes caused by enrollment and availability. LPA informed director that the facility is only licensed to provide care in rooms 17, 18 and 19. Director obtained permission to use room 19 and ceased use of room 5 immediately. LPA provided director a copy of the the Reporting Requirements Regulation 101212(c) and information on submitting LIC200A and updated facility sketch to the department to ensure regulation requirement is met. A declaration was obtained from the director stating room 5 will not be used until clearance is granted and instead room 19 and outdoor covered table area will be used.
A walk through of the classroom room space was conducted, the space was found to be clean and free from any potential hazards. Furniture was found to be in good repair and age appropriate. There is adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Isolation area for sick students is located in a rug area inside the classroom. LPA observed adequate arrangements for isolation and care of ill children.
The bathroom and toileting areas were inspected, LPA observed toilets and sinks to accommodate the facility’s capacity. There is a girls restroom (4 toilets, 2 sinks) and a boys restroom (2 toilets, 2 sinks, 2 urinals) located in an outdoor bungalow by the play area. Toilets flush properly, toilets and sinks are reachable by the children in care. The restrooms have adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. The bathrooms were found to be clean. There is adequate lighting/ventilation in the bathroom area.
Playground equipment is in safe condition and free of hazards. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. All food preparation and storage areas are clean and safe. Per Director, program provides daily snacks for children. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in both classrooms. LPA observed a fire extinguisher (2A 10BC) located in both classrooms. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection. |