2.230.C.8 · All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

A large rectangular box containing a table that had not been assembled was propped up against the wall near the doors to the classrooms in the outdoor play area. The box was accessible to children in the outdoor play area. The box was approximately six (6) feet tall when leaning against the wall and posed a hazard of falling over if pushed or pulled. Correction: All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of DocuSign Envelope ID: 6984D0DC-FA79-4FA8-BC15-B8DBA30AF546

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