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32 | LPA observed a total of 14 sinks and 14 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 156 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the staff office area.
Facility will provide am and pm snacks only, children will bring their own lunches. The kitchen area currently includes refrigerator, freezer, sink, dishwasher and microwave. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a locked closet.
The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is a combination of wood, block wall and chain link, which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 9425.74, which is not sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Shade is provided via building, trees, and multiple large permanent canopies. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is an age appropriate climbing structure on the playground, which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by wood chips. Drinking water is available via an igloo with bottle filtered water and disposable cups. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Facility representative Sarah Whitaker was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).
LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. |