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32 | Licensee will offer one morning and afternoon snack and shall ensure that snacks are age appropriate and follows Federal Food Guidelines. Snacks will be prepared in the main house. Children will bring their own lunches from home.
There is age-appropriate furniture and equipment in the classrooms. Cubbies are available for children's belonging. Children will have pitcher and cups so that they can drink water freely and as they wish. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets are available for children inside the classroom. There is dispensable soap and paper towels in the bathrooms.
The outdoor activity area is surrounded by a chain link fence. Per Site Director there will be water jugs and cups available for children to drink when outdoors. The outdoor play area consists of a gardening like environment which includes, hay, flowerbeds and wheel barrel for children to explore and play with. LPA observed 2 sections of the outdoor play area to contain an uneven pile of dirt with large holes which can cause a tripping hazard for children in care.
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 Continues Page 2 of 3. |