32-06 · Outdoor Equipment

Licensing specialist observed 3 red and blue slides placed directly on top of the concrete in the Two-Year-Old playground with no resilient cover underneath. And a merry-go-cycle installed directly on the concrete. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the director. The level of this violation was escalated due to the nature of the injury: A child suffered from a broken collar bone. CF Handbook, 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A childcare facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. C. All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 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. 2. If the ground cover in place is a unitary playground surface, then the unitary surfacing materials must be installed, maintained, or replaced according to manufacturers instructions. Unitary surfaces must be tested to and comply with ASTM F1292; documentation of test data must be retained at the facility and available for licensing to review. 3. If the play area was approved by the Department prior to January 1, 2020 and does not meet the 6-foot fall/use zone requirement, then the facility must submit a written notification, including photographs and layout of the play area, to the Department prior to or on April 1, 2020, notifying its intention to continue to operate using the prior approved play area. However, if the permanent or stationary playground equipment is moved or replaced then the standard would apply, and 6 feet of use zone must be provided. Any new equipment added would be required to have the 6 feet of use zone in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. E. Equipment used for climbing should not be placed over, or immediately next to, hard surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, dirt, grass, or flooring covered by carpet or gym mats not intended for use as surfacing for climbing equipment. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water. G. Sandboxes must be covered at the end of each day. The covering used must prevent access to the sandbox by animals. H. Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited. I. The provider shall maintain manufacturers instructions on file electronically or in paper format for outdoor playground equipment purchased or installed on or after January 1, 2020, and/or have available for licensing to review upon request

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, that the accident report pertaining to this complaint was not given to the parents on the same day that the accident occurred. Licensing Specialist observed another 2 accident reports belonging to another 2 children. The first report showed that the date of incident was 09/05/2024 while the parent received and dated the report on 09/06/2024, one day after the initial date. The second report Showed that the date of incident was 09/10/2024 while the parent received and dated the report on 09/11/2024, one day after the initial date. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the director. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.