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32 | The facility was observed to have equipment and furniture appropriate to infants, which consists of cribs, feeding chairs and infant changing tables. Infant changing tables were observed to be padded more than 1 inch thick and covered with washable plastic. Infant changing tables have raised sides. Infants nap in cribs. No baby walkers were observed. The infants’ interior and exterior activity areas are physically separated from space used by the older children.
Children’s bathrooms were observed to be sanitary and equipped with hygiene and appropriate supplies. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Bathrooms are lighted and have ventilation. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Napping equipment consists of cribs; each has its own sheet. The infants’ rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates the class size.
Floors were observed to be clean without any safety hazards. Sanitary water is available to children both outside and inside the facility.
Bottles, dishes and food containers brought into the facility by the infant’s authorized representative are labeled with the infant’s name and current date. Food service is provided to children who are 1 year and already eating solids. Food menus were observed to be posted. Staff prepares children’s meals. Adequate food is available for snacks. The food was observed properly stored. The kitchen, food preparation and food storage areas were observed to be free of litter, rubbish, insects, rodents and other vermin. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons were kept separate from food.
The outdoor play area is a fenced playground behind the classrooms. Equipment and toys are age appropriate and present as safe. The area has an overhead covering which is used for shade. The surface of the outdoor activity area is maintained in a safe condition and free of safety hazards. There no high climbing area equipment, swings, slides or similar equipment.
Required notices, forms and the facility license were posted. LPA observed sign in/sign out sheets and first aid supplies to be in compliance. Twelve of twenty-four children’s’ records were reviewed. Records of both the director and all staff present in both infant rooms were reviewed. Staff and children’s records contain health screenings and other required documents. At least two staff have |