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There are two bathrooms that are located inside the classroom for children's use. Staff have access to a separate restroom, outside the classroom. Children's bathrooms were observed to be clean with appropriate toileting equipment. There are 2 toilets and 2 sinks, allowing for a capacity of 30 children. Sinks accessible to children do not provide water that is warmer than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Program will provide a food service that includes breakfast/ morning snacks only. Children are to bring their own lunch and afternoon snacks. LPA reminded applicants children who bring their own items are to be labeled with each child's individual names. Facility plans to have children provide their own, individually labeled water containers that will be refilled at the facility. Applicant plans to also provide water pitchers with disposable cups, making water available to children both indoors and outdoors.
LPA reminded applicant to conduct and document emergency disaster drills at least one every six months.
Medications with children’s individual names and required documentation will be stored in preschool office. Medications that require refrigeration will be stored in food prep area's refrigerator. This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services –IMS. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation
that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information
Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
Outdoor: The outdoor area is attached to preschool program. Per applicant, preschool program has exclusive use over outdoor area. The outdoor area measures for 3,009.08 sq ft. allowing for a capacity of 40 children. Entire outdoor area is enclosed with an at least 4 ft. high fence. Outdoor area was observed to be clean. Adequate shade is provided by trees and designated areas with tarp. There are no play structures in outdoor area.
Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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