| LPA observed changing tables with a padded surface no less than one-inch thick and covered with washable vinyl or plastic having raised sides at least three inches high. Be maintained in good repair and safe condition. While in use, be placed within arm's reach of a sink. Not be located in the kitchen/food-preparation area.
Restrooms:
LPA observed toilet and hand washing sinks to be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities.
The sinks were observed to disperse cold water only for hand washing.
LPA advised there shall be a minimum of one hand washing sink to every 15 infants and one potty chair to every five infants being toilet trained.
Outdoor:
Outdoor activity space was observed to be physically separate from space used by children in the preschool child care center component.
LPA observed a shaded rest area for the children free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.
The outside areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment were observed to be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.
The playground was observed to be enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence is at least four feet high.
Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. This shall include, but not be limited to, incinerators, air- conditioning equipment, water heaters, and fuse boxes.
There were no bodies of water observed at the facility.
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