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32 | Outdoor: The outdoor area measures 9000 sq ft. allowing for a total of 120 children. The outdoor space of the elementary school is completely fenced in and this program will be using outdoor space that is also used by a transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and a first grade class operated by the school district. The campus is completely enclosed with fencing, however, due to the size of the space, staff will use orange cones to mark the areas of the outdoor space that will be used by this preschool program. None of the other classrooms will use the outdoor space at the same time the preschool program will use the outdoor space. A waiver has been approved for scheduled rotational outdoor space usage. The outdoor area to be used is observed to be clean, safe and equipped with toys and equipment for children. There is a large climbing structure that is questionable in height and could present a hazard to preschool age children. Applicant did not have specifications about the structure from the manufacturer of the equipment to determine age appropriateness during todays' inspection. Applicant agrees to not allow preschool children to use this structure. Use in the future can be determined once applicant provides information needed. Resilient material located under other applicable climbing structures in this space is wood chips. Applicant will add more resilient material to the underneath of the swing set. There is a covered sandbox free of hazards. Applicant will have a pitcher of water and cups to allow children access to drinking water outside. Shade for children will be provided by large trees directly covering the designated playground.
The following items were reviewed as part of today's visit: Record keeping for staff, children and facility records, Care and Supervision of the Children, Child Discipline Procedures- staff will talk with the children and use redirection, Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Medication Policies, Isolation of Sick Children, Napping Requirements, Food Service, Transportation-none provided, Parents Rights, and Reporting Requirements. Children will be signed in and out on a paper log by staff for now due to COVID-19, however, requirements for authorized representatives signing children in and out post-pandemic were discussed. Required licensing postings were observed during today's inspection. COVID-19 postings need to be posted. Report continues on the next page. |