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32 | LPA observed the classroom to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. A comfortable temperature for children was maintained throughout the facility. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, were free of toxic substances. Play equipment and learning materials were age-appropriate and in a safe operating condition. The preschool classroom is furnished with 30 chairs, 5 tables, 24 cubbies, 20 cots, 3 sinks and 2 toilets to accommodate the children in care.
Applicant informed LPA that the preschool children will be commingled with children enrolled in the Special Education program as part of the school district's inclusion model. LPA advised that appropriate supervision and required staff to child ratios must be maintained at all times. LPA further advised that children enrolled in the Special Education program may not be counted toward the licensed preschool capacity or ratio requirements.
Staff have a designated restroom separate from the children’s restrooms, which may also be utilized for sick children if needed. Sick children will be isolated in the nurse's office located at the facility office. First aid supplies, medications, and cleaning products are stored in high cabinets and locked areas, out of children’s reach. LPA advised Applicant that all containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.
LPA observed fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. Storage areas for poisons are maintained in locked locations inaccessible to children. LPA advised Applicant to maintain first-aid supplies in an area readily accessible to staff but inaccessible to children. LPA observed water stains on the ceiling panels in the classroom. Applicant stated that there are no active water leaks and that the stained ceiling panels are scheduled to be replaced before the start of the new school year.
Lunch and snacks are prepared on-site in the elementary school kitchen and delivered to the children in the classroom. Parents also have the option of providing lunch and snacks for their children. The applicant was reminded that full-day programs must ensure each child has a lunch and that children must have access to drinking water at all times. Applicant stated that drinking water is readily available indoors and outdoors through water fountain from a filtered source, Sink faucets accessible to children dispense cold running water only.
LPA observed the kitchen area to be clean and free of litter and rubbish. The kitchen was observed to be off-limits to children and equipped with a refrigerator and food warming equipment. The applicant was advised that appropriate measures must be taken to keep the kitchen free of rodents and other vermin.
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