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25 | LPA Dyer met with Director Sandra Ruff for an unannounced Required - 1 Year Inspection. Present: the director, 2 teachers and 11 preschool children. There is one classroom. Sign-in/sign-out sheets list the time and parents' full signature. There is a working phone. The last fire/emergency drill was 11/08/22. Director and Designation of Facility Responsibility was updated. There is a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.
Classroom furniture is in good condition. There are toys, books, crafts and educational supplies available. Floors were clean and safe. There is adequate ventilation and lighting. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. Bathroom toilets and sinks are working properly. Children are able to reach the sinks, but there are also broad based platforms that the children can use, if needed. There were adequate bathroom supplies. Kitchen area (including storage areas for food) was clean. No insects or pests were seen. There were storage containers with lids for solid waste in the kitchen. A sample of food product was examined for freshness and expiration dates; there was adequate food for children who did not bring their own and for emergencies. Milk with an expiration date of 11/17/22 was pointed out to the director. Food is prepared outside the facility at a central kitchen. The center supplies breakfast, lunch and snacks. Menus were posted. Inside, there is proper storage areas for each child with cubbies.
There is adequate napping equipment (mats). Blankets are stored in individual cubbies. There is drinking water available at all times inside and outside the center through bottles and paper cups. Director stated that there were no bodies of water or firearms on the premises. First aid kit is located near the refrigerator. Director has emergency earthquake supplies. Posting requirements were met including waivers. Cleaning supplies are inaccessible to children, placed in a high cabinet. Poisons and other items dangerous to children were locked.
Outside play area (securely fenced) is safe and free of hazards. There were a variety of toys and play materials. There is an outside shaded area. (continued) |