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32 | At 1:30pm, LPA reviewed the kitchen. All food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. This facility provides lunch, am snack, and pm snack. In the kitchen, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 10/30/2019, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. Director states that they have just reopened from their temporary closure due to the COVID Pandemic. They had not been operating since 03/2020 and have not gotten it serviced. LPA discussed the importance of servicing the fire extinguisher. A Technical Assistance is being assessed to address the issue.
At 1:40pm, LPA reviewed the outdoor play area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. 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, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one outside play space that has bike path, play houses, swing sets, a play structure, smaller play structures, and a area for children to run. Drinking water is readily available outdoors.
Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected.
FACILITY RECORDS: Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. Staff files were reviewed for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. During file review, LPA did not observed Mandated Reporter for 2 staff members. LPA discussed the importance of the training being completed by all staff. A random sample of Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that they are complete.
LPA observed that a COVID-19 Technical Assistance call had been made on 08/05/2021. LPA observed Health and Safety protocols being followed at facility. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3 |