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There is an outdoor area on site, located directly behind the Caterpillars classroom, that will be utilized for infants only. Applicant is working to finalize fencing in outdoor area to separate space from neighboring building. Applicant is also working to finalize setting up the outdoor area for infants. LPAs did not observe any pools, spas, or bodies of water on site.
There is no outdoor area for preschool children. Applicant plans to utilize local park, Mission Playground, which is a 3 minute walk (600 feet) from facility. Applicant has applied for a park permit through San Francisco Parks and Recreation. LPAs walked to Mission Playground during today's visit. Playground is fully fenced and enclosed. LPAs observed signage at playground that is labeled for children 2 years to 5 years old. There is a play structure with resilient padding.
The child care center was observed be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate.High chairs and feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. High chairs are made of washable, moisture-resistant material.
LPAs observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age appropriate furniture, including tables, chairs, napping cots, bookshelves and other activity supplies for the children. LPAs informed applicant and director that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, applicant stated they will be in a high cabinet in the Caterpillars classroom. Facility is equipped with multiple, new first aid kits. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site in each classroom. Licensing documents were observed to posted in each classroom. Children will be signed in and out of program with electronic signatures.
LPAs observed a total of 6 sinks available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 44 children. LPAs observed a total of 2 toilets available for children's use. These are not sufficient to accommodate requested capacity of 44 children. Applicants plan to purchase potty training chairs for infants use. There is a separate staff restroom.
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