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32 | LPA requested a review of the waiver. Per lead teacher they were not aware of a waiver and a waiver was not observed.
Appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability, good repair, water temperature, toilet paper, paper towels, and general sanitation. Per lead teacher, children and staff used the same restrooms in the lab room. LPA advised lead teacher that staff and children should not use the same restrooms.
Napping equipment and bedding were inspected and found to be clean and in operable condition. Per Lead Teacher, bedding sheets are taken home and washed weekly. Per Lead Teacher, the isolation area is located at the front reception desk area in the lab room. An isolated bathroom for ill children was observed. LPAs observed medication to be locked in a cabinet in the lab room inaccessible to children in care.
LPA toured the outdoor play area. Outdoor area was observed to have age-appropriate toys and materials for children. LPA observed the turf cushioning surrounding the play structures to be lifted which is a potential tripping hazard. LPA also observed the cement (blacktop) around a tree in the outdoor play area to be lifted with a crack in the cement large enough to potentially cause a tripping hazard. LPA advised lead teacher that the turf and cement should be maintained to prevent any possible injuries. Shade was observed in the outdoor area and water was observed to be readily available via water bottles which were labeled with children’s names. LPA also observed water fountains readily available for children in care. LPA did not observe any large bodies of water on the premises.
LPA observed the kitchen area, food preparation area, and food storage area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. LPA observed refrigerator to be clean and in operable condition. LPA observed items in the refrigerator not to be expired. Food that was not in the original packaging were sealed and labeled with an expiration date.
During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment.
LPA observed required posted documentation which included, Facility License, LIC610- Emergency Disaster Plan, Publication (PUB) 393- Notification of Parent Rights, PUB 269- Child Passenger Restraint System, LIC 613A- Notification of Personal Rights and Lunch/Snack Menus. All documents were observed at the entrance of the facility (lab room).
LPA observed Sign in/out sheets, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, Daily Activity Schedule, and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills. Per lead teacher the last disaster and fire drill was conducted on 4/14/23. LPA advised lead teacher that disaster and fire drill should be completed at least once every six months and documented and made available during inspections. |