Lil Pals

17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the gate on the left-hand side of the older children's playground to not be at ground level and have gaps larger than 3 inches. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the gate leading to the air condition unit located on the infant/toddler outdoor play area to have a gap/opening and was not locked which could cause harm to the children in care. CCF Handbook, section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. 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 buildup 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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21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the bathrooms in the VPK and Three's and Fours class to not be cleaned. The toilet seats in these bathrooms need to be replaced as they are no longer permeable and cannot be sanitized or disinfected properly. CCF Handbook, section 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring

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32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the play equipment located on the older children's outdoor play sets to have peeling paint and rust around some areas. CCF Handbook, section 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 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

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