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32 | Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material (sand, rubber padding), good repair and age appropriateness. There are 2 playgrounds. Left side has the grass and sand area (large swings, octagon climbing equipment, age appropriate toys, shade trees and additional covered play area. Right side play area is separately gated with a canopy over the large jungle gym climbing equipment, water fountain and rubber padding on ground. Large play equipment and structures are securely anchored. The area was observed to be free of debris. There is an area for shade and rest. Drinking water is available in the form of water pitchers with cups and water fountain. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water.
Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission and doctor note. The Site Supervisor/Teacher administers medication and documents the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication is brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the Site Supervisor/Teacher office.
There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, stove and microwave oven used mainly by the staff. Meals are brought into the facility from the Adelanto School District Food Services (breakfast, lunch). Menus are posted on the parent information board. Allergy lists observed and posted on the kitchen door. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food. The chemicals are kept separate from the food (kitchen, key lock).
Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Staff were questioned to establish their familiarity of emergency reporting requirements, emergency disaster plans and other site operations. Personal rights of children were discussed.
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