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32 | Each classroom is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. Bottles and food brought from home are refrigerated, and LPA observed all items to be labeled with the infant’s name and date. Director stated that extra food and supplies are available if needed. The facility provides morning and afternoon snacks, and menus are posted on each classroom refrigerator for parent review. The food preparation area, consisting of a full kitchen near the front office, was inspected and found to be clean, safe, and properly equipped. While snack items are stored in classrooms, some food is prepared in the kitchen.
LPA observed that documentation for each infant is maintained, including records of diapering, feeding, and napping, as well as a 15-minute sleep log for children under 24 months.
Drinking water is readily available to children in care both indoor and outdoors. Per Director the facility provides water with a filtered jug and water is obtained at a water station located in the facility.
All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. LPA observed that all trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents.
Per Director, the office in the entry is used as an isolation area where the children may wait while parents or authorized representatives arrive. There are chairs and mats available for an ill child to rest. Ill children will use the staff bathroom in hallway if needed.
LPA was informed that there is currently one (1) infant child who is on medication at this time. Director states there is an IMS plan and LPA reviewed and provided consultation. Medication was observed to be kept in the child’s classroom, in a locked medication box which is out of reach of children. LPA advised that medication should be given back to parents/guardians when child leaves the facility or medication expires.
LPA toured the playground area. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with soft material. There is adequate shade in the play yard with awnings. There is enough equipment which is age appropriate for the children to use in the play yard. The playground is located near the infant classrooms. The playground is in the center of the building and has additional fencing to secure the playground.
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