| Per Facility Representative, children bring their water bottles from home and the facility also provides water from a filtered system as well as bottled water bottles. LPA observed all water bottles are labeled with the children’s name.
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 Facility Representative, the designated isolation area for ill children is located in the Directors office, where children may wait until a parent or authorized representative arrives. Chairs and mats are available for children requiring rest. If needed, ill children utilize the staff restroom located in Room 5 if needed.
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were present in each classroom. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher in each classroom. The fire extinguishers were last serviced on 04/17/2026, and service tags were attached. Per Director, emergency disaster drills are conducted monthly. Emergency drill was last conducted on 05/07/2026.
Facility Representative states there are no weapons/firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe weapons/firearms or bodies of water during today’s inspection. There are First Aid kits available in each classroom and supplies were inventoried and found to be in good condition.
LPA was informed that there is currently one (1) child requiring medication. IMS plan is maintained on file, which was reviewed by LPA, and consultation was provided. LPA observed that medication is stored in the facility kitchen within a locked medication box that is inaccessible to children. LPA advised the Director that medication should be returned to the parent/guardian when the child is disenrolled from the facility or when the medication has expired.
Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file and were found to be complete.
Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. However, only four (4) out of five (5) staff files had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
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