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32 | At this time, there is an upstairs room located on the second floor that is used as an isolation area. There is a restroom in this area for ill children to use. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.
Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack, lunch and PM snack. LPA observed jugs of water and disposable cups available for drinking water. All containers used for storage of solid wastes have a tight fitting cover on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Staff were reminded to keep latches on cabinets. Storage areas for poisons are locked. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.
The outdoor playground is fully fenced. Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, slings or slides have cushioning that absorbs a fall. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. A sufficient shaded area was observed. LPA advised staff to place a door alarm on the push door that leads to the alley way. The Program Manager states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this. Program Manager states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.
Transportation services are not provided at this facility. The facility uses an electronic format for sign in and sign outs; the application used is Child Plus. LPA observed all children present to be signed in.
Staff Records were reviewed to ensure the following are present: Staff qualifications, proof of immunization’s, current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification, TB Clearance or Risk Assessment, LIC 503 Health Screening Report, LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Mandated Reporter Certificate and the LIC 9052 Notice of Employee’s Rights. Staff files were observed to be complete.
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