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32 | Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. There are 3 playgrounds that are physically separate from the other components by chain link fences with securely anchored large play structures (preschool and school age) and grassy areas for active play. All play structures are shaded with padded floors for cushioning underneath. There are areas for rest. Drinking water fountains were observed in each outdoor play area. Per staff they are cleaned regularly. The area was observed to be free of debris. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. There were no bodies of water on the premises.
Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered and only with parent's written permission. Only trained staff (teachers or director) administers medication and documents the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication is brought and taken home by the parent daily or retained in a lock box properly labeled and stored in its original container. Daily Name-to-Face logs were observed in each classroom. Sign in/out sheets were observed. Emergency backpacks are kept by the exits in each classroom. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children. There is separate napping equipment with fresh linens available for each ill child.
There is a clean, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, 2 ovens, steamer and 3 sinks. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. Weekly menus are posted in the lobby, in the hall, and in the kitchen. Allergy lists are posted in each classroom and in the kitchen. LPAs observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals are kept separate from the food. Teacher/child ratios were observed. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Fire/earthquake drills are current. Center Director was reminded to access the Licensing website at ccld.ca.gov to obtain information about the most recent regulatory changes and the Quarterly Updates. |