Pumpkin Patch Childcare 2

12-09 · Facility Environment

Specialist observed roaches in the infant room. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 20: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation

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17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

Specialist observed that the fencing posed a safety hazard for the children in care. There were loose pickets, one broken picket, and a section of the fence was being propped up by large wooden poles causing a trip hazard and potential collapse of the fence itself if moved. The fence needs to be properly repaired or replaced. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 24: 1. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. and F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build-up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided

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32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

Specialist observed that the mulch was not being maintained in the fall zones. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 39: 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area

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13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

Lysol spray and febreeze spray were in a drawer that was not locked and accessible to the children. This counselor moved these items onto a shelf that was not reachable by the children. The CCF Handbook states that harmful items and hazardous materials must not be acessible to the children

Corrected by Mar 8, 2024

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18-06 · Bedding and Linens

All of the beds in the 1, 2, and 3 year old classroom are not impermeable. Corners are torn. Beds need to be replaced. The CCF Handbook states that mats provided for the children must be covered with an impermeable surface

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44-04 · Personnel Records

The staff members listed on the supplemental form did not have a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting form on file for review

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