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32 | At 3:30pm, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 05/21/2024, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.
Facility currently uses the restrooms on the elementary school campus. Restrooms are gender specific and allow privacy for children in care. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing facilities are safe, sanitary and are operating properly.
At 3:40pm, LPAs reviewed the outdoor play area. Facility uses Meadow Green Elementary School play grounds. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is one large outside play space with a field, play strucutre, swing sets, and hard top area. There is another small playground area with play structure, swing sets, and grass area. Drinking water is readily available outdoors.
Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 and Title 5 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during tour. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas were identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected.
At 4pm, facility records were reviewed. Sign in and out was reviewed on an electronic tablet. Options utilizes an application, Hubbe, that allows families to scan their child in an out with time of day. Disaster drills have been conducted at least every six months. Staff files were reviewed on the Paylocity Application for a health screening report and immunizations that meet regulatory requirements. Criminal Record Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed. A random sample of Children’s Records were reviewed on Hubbe to ensure that they're complete.
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