| at the Licensee's home. Napping equipment (mats) were observed.
At approximately 11:20am LPA Dunlap observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children, were observed to be inaccessible to children. LPA observed those items kept in the locked off-limits office in a cabinet above a storage space. According to the Licensee, medication is only administered to a child when accompanied with a doctor's note. Per Licensee, no child enrolled requires medication to be administered. Licensee understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked not just inaccessible. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that meet statutory requirements. First Aid supplies were observed in the classroom.
At approximately 11:25am LPA Dunlap observed that water is readily available indoors via a water cooler.
At approximately 11:30am LPA Dunlap observed all kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are not kept clean and are not free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. The center provides breakfast, lunch and p.m. snacks. The meals and snacks are prepared on site. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. LPA observed the following:
· Perishable food stored refrigerator in containers and did not have a label with date
· Stove Top (Stuffing Mix For Turkey) box food stored on cabinet shelves expired on May 2023
· 2 packages of Hot Dogs stored in freezer had frost bite
· Jar of mayonnaise stored on shelf in refrigerator had a knife left in closed jar
· Molded vegetables in bottom crisper bin of refrigerator
This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. A Type A will be issued.
At approximately 12:00pm LPA Dunlap observed the outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe
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