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32 | LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. Present during the inspection were 13 school age children and three staff. Director understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Director understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. Any child(ren) who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted in care. Any child(ren) who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in the facility's office.
LPA observed that the Facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. Director understands that the facility must be kept free of insects & rodents. LPA observed that all furniture and equipment are in good condition and safe for the children. Drinking water is readily available for the children in the facility and in the outdoor playground area via pitchers and water bottles labeled with each child's name. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and in working order. Director states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA observed that the facility is equipped with functional smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, complete First Aid Kits, and Fire Extinguishers.
The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, free of rodents and other vermin. There is also a hot and cold running water, refrigerator and microwave on the premises. Snacks are prepared at the facility or brought from home. Menu was posted. The kitchen used to prepare snacks was observed to be clean and sanitary. The Facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste in the classroom. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in locked cabinets.
The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Shade rest areas are provided by trees and parking structure. There is sufficient resilient materials (woodchips) on the outdoor playground area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Director states that the facility does not provide transportation.
Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. |