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32 | LPA observed individual water cups brought in by children in their cubbies and additional cases of water bottles provided by facility in case a child should forget to bring their own water bottle. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, area safety and sanitation. Toys observed to be clean.
A first aid kit is kept in Director's Office and in each classroom. Carbon monoxide detector is present in the facility and was tested; observed to be in operational condition. Smoke detectors are present in the facility and are wired into the building. LPA was unable to test smoke alarm system as the system is hard wired throughout the building. Fire extinguishers have been serviced in January 2021. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children.
Snack/lunch menus were reviewed. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. Facility provides lunch to the children in care.
Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. LPA Lucero advised that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision of the teacher(s) at all times. The children have access to drinking fountains during outside play; however, the fountains are turned off at the present time due to facility trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Director stated that children bring their water bottles out during outdoor play time. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water; no bodies of water or hazards observed.
LPA discussed protocol in place in regards COVID-19. Staff stated protocol in place is having parents not fully enter the facility and sign in and out will take place at the front door entrance. The child care area is big enough to meet the 6 feet distance. staff scan the children for any symptoms such as fever, running nose, cough or child's behavior and will inform parent child cannot stay if any symptoms related to COVID-19 or if symptoms appear during the day, facility will isolate the child and call parent for pick up. Children will wash their hands during arrival, entering the facility from outdoor play, meal times, covering their cough and using the restroom. LPA observed hand washing posters posted in the bathroom and COVID-19 symptoms poster in the front entrance and hand sanitizer for parents (inaccessible to children). Director stated they are aware of cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing and the importance of the constant hand washing. |