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32 | storage spaces. The office is used as an isolation area for ill children and there are portable mats and chairs for rest if necessary. Parents are contacted immediately if children are ill. Director indicated there are no weapons or bodies of water at the facility and LPA did not observe any.
The facility indoors and outdoors are completely separate from Church the k-8 school that operates on the same premises. The outdoor play area is completely surrounded by gates at least 5 feet high. Areas around and under climbing equipment have cushioning material for a fall. All play equipment, toys, materials and surfaces accessible to children appear to be age appropriate and toxic free.
Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, expiration dates and appropriateness for children in care. The facility provides an AM and PM snack and parents provide lunch. LPA observed the snack storage areas (in classrooms) appearing to be in sanitary condition. LPA informed Director to constantly assess expiration dates on food items and document dates. LPA observed drinking water available (indoors and outdoors) and trash receptacles have tight fitting covers. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are locked and/or inaccessible.
LPA observed sign in and sign out to ensure children are being properly signed in and signed out by the authorized representative. LPA conducted five Children's Records Review for completeness and to ensure children have proper forms such as Identification and Emergency forms, Immunization records, Health History, Personal Rights, Parents Rights etc.on file. The children's roster was available and current.
Staff Records will be reviewed at a a later date for Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, education credits, current CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices, proof of immunization against pertussis and measles and influenza and/or flu declination, Mandated Reporter training, LPA observed at least one staff member to have current CPR (Expiration Nov 2024) .
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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