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32 | Indoor areas of the facility were inspected and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment. The floors were clean and free of tripping hazards. During today's inspection, LPA observed children playing with small activities such as blocks, baby dolls, and musical instruments. Drinking water is readily available for children via water dispensers and water bottles from home labeled with the children’s names. Staff and children’s bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. There is a separate staff bathroom, not utilized by the children, which an isolated child can use if necessary. There is a working telephone in the facility.
The outdoor area of the facility was inspected and observed to be fenced in. The playground located outside needs repair as the surface was observed to be peeling and exposing rust beneath along most of the playground. LPA advised resurfacing the playground to cover visible rusting and remove plastic that is peeling away as it is hardened and poses a hazard to children playing on the play structure. LPA additionally advised adding tanbark to raise the level of the ground beneath the structure. There is approximately 1 1/2 feet between the base of the side and tanbark beneath as well as from the first step onto the playground and the tanbark. The playground currently has a foam mat under the slide, however it is portable by design and not permanently fixed to the ground. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during today’s inspection. Shaded rest area is provided by canopy and building overhang.
The facility offers AM/PM snack and children enrolled provide their own lunches. The snack menu is in writing and posted at least one week in advance, accessible to authorized representatives. LPA advised adding portion sizes to the snack menu. The kitchen and storage area is clean and free of litter and rubbish.
Five children’s files were reviewed and all required documents were present. The Site Supervisor and Teacher (Fatima) files were reviewed and all required documents were present. There is at least one staff member present with current CPR/First-Aid that expires 2/23/2025. The Site Supervisor has current Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 4/6/2024. LPA reminded that the Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. |