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32 | LPA observed that the teacher/child ratio was in compliance during today's inspection. Claudia understands the conditions, limitations, and capacity specifications of the Facility license. Claudia understands that children shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA observed two teachers with 5 children in Classroom 2 and two teachers with 16 children in Classroom 3. Any child(ren) who exhibit symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted in care. Any child(ren) who become ill during the day, shall be isolated in the director’s office area.
LPA observed that the Facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair for children, staff, and visitors. Claudia states that the Facility has a third-party cleaning service that cleans the Facility Monday through Friday in the evenings. Director understands that the Facility must be kept free of flies and other insects & rodents. LPA observed that all furniture and equipment is in good condition and safe for the children. Drinking water is readily available for the children in each Classroom and in the outdoor playground area via water dispensers/disposable cups/water bottles. Staff and children's bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom not utilized by the children which an isolated child can use if needed. Claudia states that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The Facility has functioning carbon monoxide detectors.
The food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter & rubbish, and free of rodents and other vermin. All food and beverages that require refrigeration are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less. The Facility has trash cans with tight fitting lids for solid waste. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children and stored in high cabinets & in janitor's closet, located near the kitchen area, inaccessible to children. Any medications at the Facility are stored in each individual classroom.
The playground area utilized by children is surrounded by appropriate fencing and the outdoor surfaces are safe for the children. LPA observed that the outdoor equipment is age appropriate and in good condition. Shade is provided by trees, canopy, and umbrellas in the playground. There is sufficient resilient materials (rubber surfacing) in the outdoor playground area. LPA did not observe any bodies of water.
LPA conducted an exit interview with Claudia prior to the conclusion of today's inspection and advised her that no deficiencies issued during today's inspection.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. |