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32 | Preschool Outdoor measurements are:
Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {1554.54} square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant’s request for 35 preschool children.
Infant outdoor measurements are:
The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {692.85} square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant’s request for 13 infants.
The Facility does not have separate toddler yard. Toddlers will share the outdoors yard with preschool children on a staggered schedule. Applicant shall submit an outdoor waiver for playground use.
LPA observed all classrooms to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. 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. LPA observed no fireplace or open face heaters. LPA observed fully charged fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the facility. There are 50 chairs, 9 tables, 64 cubbies, 44 cots, 3 toilets, 3 potty chairs, 8 sinks, 12 cribs, 2 feeding chairs and 2 changing tables available for the preschool, toddlers and infants. Staff have separate bathroom located at the facility office building that can be utilized by sick children if needed. Sick children will be isolated in the office area of the facility. LPA observed that items that may pose a danger to children were stored in storage rooms inaccessible to children. LPA observed containers with tight-fitting lids for the disposal of solid wastes. LPA advised that Applicant maintains first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children.
LPA observed infant changing table within arms reach to the sink. Applicant stated that facility will provide food and milk bottles for infants. LPA advised Applicant that as per Title 22 regulations, bottles and dishes provided by authorized representatives shall be rinsed and returned to authorized representatives for sanitizing at the end of each day. Applicant was also advised that there shall be a minimum of one hand washing sink to every 15 infants and one potty chair to every 5 infants being toilet trained.
A child who is between 18 months and 36 months of age may participate in the toddler program with written permission from the child's authorized representative. No child in the toddler program shall be placed in the preschool program before the age of 30 months without written permission from the child's authorized representative. |