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trash bins with covers, and paper towels inside the bathroom. Water temperature is appropriate. Staff members have a separate restroom to use.The isolation area for children with symptoms of illness will be the office, and per Director Machado, parents are immediately called to pick up their children. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, first aid supplies, electronic sign in/out sheets are available and completed daily using the Bright wheel application. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, daily inspection for illness, no prohibited child care items observed. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There is no body of water on the premises.
Napping: LPA observed sufficient sleeping cots for the preschoolers and toddlers. Per Director Machado, children bring their own sheets and blankets. Children take their sheets and blankets home during Fridays for washing. Nap time is between 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Outdoor: The facility has a playground area for preschoolers and toddlers. Outdoor play is between 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair, and age appropriateness. LPA observed a climber, toy trucks, excavator toys, tricycles, bike paths, rubber tires, toy houses, basketball hoop, and other age-appropriate toys. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris. The area where the children play is made up of sand and concrete. There is also a wooden platform in the play area. The small slides are situated on the sand to absorb the fall. No bodies of water were observed. The director also stated that during winter, children are not using the outdoor playground. The director also stated that the bicycle paths were redone. Children bring their own bottled water. Drinking water is provided during outdoor plays and the facility uses the facility sink. Teacher child ratios were observed, and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Health Related Services: According to Director Machado, they were not providing medications to children in care. Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. Per director Machado, children were physically observed when they arrived at the center.Food Service: There is a clean microwave, refrigerators, and freezers available in the facility. Per Director, the morning snacks are provided at 9:30 A.M. and afternoon snacks are provided at 3:30 P.M. Children bring their own lunch.Staff/Personnel Records: Director (qualified) qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance for staff, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file. Two (Teacher and Aide) of the four staff do not have current pediatric CPR/First Aid training. |