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The facility does not have separate yard spaces for each component and will be submitting a waiver request for the toddlers to share the yard space with the preschool component.
All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were inspected today. LPA informed applicant that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. Classrooms were observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. All outdoor and indoor passageways and other areas of potential hazard were free of obstruction. 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. All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, shall be free of toxic substances. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age appropriate. Tables and chairs were observed to meet the needs of the children. There are 88 chairs, 17 tables, 88 cots, 7 toilets, 3 changing tables, and 9 sinks available for toddler and preschool children. Isolation area for sick children will be the waiting area in the office, children have access to staff bathroom and remain separated from remaining children. Facility has one toddler classroom and four preschool classrooms. Applicant stated that the facility provides snack and lunch through a food vendor for the children.
The Applicant shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tight-fitting cover that is kept on. LPA observed no fireplace and open face heaters. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. There is a fully equipped first aid kit located in each classroom. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site. Drinking water is readily available for the children in the facility via water fountains in each classroom and outside. Applicant stated that children bring their own water bottles.
LPA observed the facility has a fully fenced outdoor playground for toddlers and preschool children. Outdoor areas were free of hazards including, holes, broken glass dry grasses, and other debris that pose a fire hazard. Any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity areas shall be made inaccessible to children in care. Shade was provided by facility building that covers the entire yard space for children. The playground is enclosed by a fencing at least 4 feet high. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones provided rubber outdoor padding that can absorb a fall. LPA observed no sand boxes. LPA observed no bodies of water.
Report continued on LIC 809-C.
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