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Observation
The facility had passed the fire inspection on 10/1/23, which lasted until 9/30/24. LPA observed fully charged Fire Extinguishers, functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, First Aid Kit, central heating, and air conditioning in all rooms. Furniture and equipment were observed to be age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, sharps, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible. Restrooms for children to use were observed to be in operating condition. Play equipment were maintained in a good condition, free of hazards.
During today's inspection one child found the toilet in room 87 was not able to flush. The director contacted the maintenance department, which sent plumbers to check. It turned out 2 toilets in room 87 were clogged. The director stated that all 26 children used the 2 restrooms in room 86. The plumber stated that the toilets should be fixed today.
The facility provided snacks during school time and 2 meals (breakfast and lunch) plus snacks during school breaks. It was the spring break when the annual inspection took place. Meals and snacks are prepared and packaged by the facility's "Nutritional Department," which is off site, and then delivered to the facility. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on.
The teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. 16 school-age children with one teacher and an aid in room 86 and 10 school-age children with one teacher in room 87. The director stated that the police activities in the neighborhood did not affect today’s attendances. The director stated that the facility shared the playground with the preschool facility in the afternoon. The director stated that children from preschool program and school-age program came out at a different time to use the playground.
The director stated that she understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license and that children shall be always supervised within the classroom and in the playground areas. The playground area was surrounded by appropriate fencing. Shade is provided by trees and a canopy in the playground area. The outdoor equipment is age-appropriate and in good condition. There is a climbing structure in the playground that is age appropriate. Rubber surfacing is used as resilient material throughout the playground. Areas around and under high climbing equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were no bodies of water observed.
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