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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Collins, conducted an unannounced Annual inspection of the Lyndale Head Start, met with Director Pedro Sousa and informed him the purpose of the visit. Facility's License, Notification of Parents’ Right Poster, Children's Personal Rights, and Child Car Seat Law were observed to be posted. Operating days and hours are Monday-Friday 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM.
Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher and adult to child ratio requirement during inspection. LPA inspected the building inside and out. The Head Start is located in Portables 1 and 2 of a functioning school site. The Head starts classroom, restroom for children to use, Office area, Storage area, and food storage areas were inspected. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restroom for children to use were observed to be in operating conditions. Floors were clean. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, sharps, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible. Facility provides two meals (Breakfast, Snack and Lunch) . Meals are prepared and packaged and is off site, and then deliver to the facility. LPA observed that food storage areas were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Foods and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on.
Activity schedules are posted. LPA observed play equipment were maintained in a good condition, free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were no bodies of water observed. Director stated that facility does not have weapons on the premises. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children. Shade is provided by trees, building overhang, etc. First Aid kits were inspected. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and proved to be functioning. |