All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. The office is used as an isolation area to care for ill children. Parents are contacted immediately if children are ill. Director Brizzolara indicated there are no weapons at the facility and LPA did not observe any.
LPA reviewed snack menus that are posted at least one week in advance and visible to authorized representatives. The facility provides an AM and PM snack. At 12:00pm LPA observed food and snack preparation areas to which appear to be satisfactory for the type of snacks provided. LPA observed an adequate amount of food available for children in care and snacks and drinks to be within expiration dates. LPA also observed drinking water available indoors and outdoors and trash receptacles that have tight fitting covers.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are locked and/or inaccessible. The facility has one or more functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The facility's last recorded disaster drill was in March 23, 2022.
LPA observed sign in and sign out forms to ensure children are being properly signed in and signed out. LPA conducted a Children's Records Review to ensure children have Identification and Emergency forms, Immunization records, Health History, Personal Rights, Parents Rights etc. on file.
Staff Records were reviewed to ensure the following: Appropriate documentation of education credits, Criminal Record Clearance documents available, Verification of current CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices, proof of immunization against pertussis and measles and influenza and/or flu declination available.
LPA observed staff to have current CPR (Director expiration is June 2023, 2023. Staff #1 through #4 must renew or conduct initial Mandated reporter training as well.
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
Note: First Aid supplies are in each classroom. Director Candyce Brizzolara indicated that medication is only administered to children once parent's provide a doctor's note. All medications are stored in an inaccessible cabinet in the office (A Refrigerator is available if necessary).
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