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32 | LPM and LPA observed drinking water dispensers in each classroom. LPM and LPA advised applicant that the water cooler cords for each of the dispensers should be inaccessible to children.
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linen will be taken home each week to be washed. Napping equipment (cots) were observed to be stored and stacked in each classroom. Children will have access to 06 sinks and 06 toilets. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms. LPM and LPA observed that facility does have a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and a serviced fire extinguisher.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children, will be inaccessible to children and stored in the kitchen under the sink. Applicant states that no poison will not be stored on the premises.
This facility will provide an AM snack, lunch, and dinner. LPM and LPA observed a weekly menu posted in the classrooms.
All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas were observed to be clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food shall have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies and rodents.
During the tour of the outdoor area LPM and LPA observed a ramp that zig zags on the side entrance located on Valencia Ave. The zig zag ramp has railings. The ramp goes down from the outdoor area and the ramp goes up from the entrance. LPM and LPA observed the ramp located on the side of playground area to be 2 feet and 10 inches tall. LPM and LPA advised any fencing or any barrier should be at least 4 feet tall. LPM and LPA further observed that if a child leans, stands, or climbs on the 2ft 10 inch rail they would have a 4ft 9in fall on the opposite side because the ramp goes down making the ramp area uneven to the rest of the floor area in the outdoor yard. In addition, LPM and LPA observed that the 2ft 10in railing has a 5-6 inch gap and not completely attached to the rest of the railing which can also be a hazard because a child can attempt to squeeze through. On the bottom part of the railing, LPM and LPA observed that there is a 4 inch gap
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