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32 | 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 director’s office area.
LPA observed that the Facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. Rosario states that the Oak Grove School District provides cleaning services Monday to Friday when school is in session. Rosario understands that the Facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. LPA observed that all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each Room and in the outdoor playground area via water bottles and disposable cups. LPA observed solid waste containers with tight-fitting lids in each room. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Rosario states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The Facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors.
The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. Snacks are the only meals provided to the children. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. The Facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and are inaccessible to children. Any medications at the Facility are stored in the director's office area.
The playground area utilized by the preschool children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. The playground area is shared with the preschool age special education & school age program (exempt programs) and kindergarten program. Rosario states that each program has their own use schedules for the playground and she understands that children from different programs cannot commingle with the licensed preschool program. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Shade is provided by building overhang and canopies in the playground area. There is sufficient resilient materials (wood chips and rubber padding) surrounding the play structure in the playground area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.
LPA conducted an exit interview with Rosario prior to the conclusion of today's inspection and advised her that no deficiencies issued during today's inspection.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. |