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32 | LPA advised the facility representative to follow up regarding the low pressure and jolt with maintenance to ensure the faucet is safe to use. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA also observed children have cubbies to store personal belongings. Children do not nap in the facility since it’s a 3 hour program. Drinking water was readily available indoors and outdoors. According to the facility representative, there is bottled water available and children bring their own water bottles which are refilled as needed. At this time, the isolation area is the “nurses office.” Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins, shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents.
LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the classroom. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Meals are picked up daily from the cafeteria. Per the facility representative, children only receive lunch.
First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 04/30/26. Per the facility representative, the classroom is equipped with a hardwired carbon monoxide detector and LPA couldn't test during the inspection.
LPA inspected the outdoor play structure and equipment for any sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed adequate shade, age-appropriate toys, equipment, and materials for children. There was tree debris in the playground along the fence near the swings. According to the facility representative, maintenance and janitors clean the area twice a week at unknown times. LPA advised the facility representative that staff must ensure that the outdoor area including the floor should be free of debris prior to children use. LPA provided a technical violation. Per the facility representative, staff wipe down the play structure when its wet. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA advised the facility representative to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines.
Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. All children present were observed signed in.
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