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32 | Food menus were reviewed. Food is provided by an outside vendor. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness for children in care. The facility provides, breakfast, lunch and an a PM snack to the full day program; breakfast and lunch to the AM Session and lunch and a PM snack to the PM Session. Food preparation area was toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children
OUTDOORS: The outdoor play yard is fully fenced and exclusively used by the Head Start Program. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. Drinking water was available outdoors for children to drink freely via a water jug. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards were observed. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.
RECORDS REVIEW: Children's records were reviewed. Sampling of children’s emergency information was reviewed and appeared to be current. Staff files were not reviewed as staff files are kept at the facility Main Office and will be reviewed at a later date. If there are any deficiencies during that review, this report may be amended. Three (3) staff members provided proof of current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS). The facility provides Incidental Medical Services-IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and (equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A 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. |