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32 | The classroom has 2 sinks and 1 toilet available for children to use. The capacity for 1 toilet is 15, and the capacity for 2 sinks are 30. The applicant will submit a waiver request to use SUSD Tomales Elementary school restroom for shared restroom with preschool children. The applicant will make sure a postage sign is posted and available when preschool children are present. LPA reminded the Director that ratio and supervision are observed at all times. All cleaning supplies and hazardous items are stored in a locked cabinet made inaccessible to children. Isolation area for ill children is in the Director’s office, and staff bathrooms will be used for ill children. There are designated bathrooms for staff to use. Children will bring their own water bottle for indoor and outdoor use. In addition, pitchers of water and disposable cups will be provided for indoor and outdoor use.
Outdoor: The playground area that will be used in the program is shared with school-aged children in the facility. The playground area is separated into two playgrounds by a fence at least 4ft. tall. The outdoor square footage where children will be present during outdoor time is 9,956 sq.ft, allowing for a capacity of 24 preschool-age children. The facility will provide a request waiver for scheduled rotation for outdoor usage. The outdoor area was observed to be clean, safe, and equipped with toys that are age-appropriate for children. There is a tree in the playground that will be used for natural shade for children. The playground has swings and bike path. Wood chips are used on the playground for cushion. Sheds for storage will remain closed and locked when children are present. LPA reminded the Director Daphne Cummings to ensure ratio and supervision are observed at all times. The facility will conduct and log fire drills once every six months, and the log will be available upon request.
The following items were reviewed as part of today’s visit: Record keeping for staff, children, and facility records, care and supervision of the children, child discipline procedures – staff will use positive reinforcement and redirection.
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