LPA conducted a health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children and the following was observed; Licensing required postings were observed by the main entrance of the classroom. Per facility representative there are no poisons on the premises. Toxic and hazardous items were observed inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment in the classroom are age appropriate and in good repair. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Per facility representative there are no firearms on the premises and no bodies of water were observed. Facility has at least one functioning smoke carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher that meets Fire Marshall standards. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. Program provides breakfast for the morning class and lunch for the afternoon class. Menus and daily activity schedule were posted in the classroom. Outdoor play area is free from dangerous conditions. Facility has a waiver for sharing the playground with the kindergarten students. LPA reminded facility representative that preschool children cannot use the playground structure because it is not age appropriate for preschool children. Facility also has a waiver to utilize the restrooms that are currently used by public elementary age children in an adjacent building. LPA reminded facility representative that preschool children must be accompanied to and from the restroom by a facility staff member. Water is readily available indoor and outdoor by using igloo coolers and disposable cups. Sign in/out binders were reviewed.

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Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulations and Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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

A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and the report was provided and reviewed with the facility representative, Diana Flood.