Hand In Hand Children's Center, Inc.

5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VI) states: Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet;

Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is in the toddler room observed 4 area rugs and in the infant room 1 small rug.

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5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches.

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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (F) states: Equipment with moving parts which might pinch or crush children's hands or fingers shall not be used unless the moving parts which pose a threat to children have guards or covers. 'S' hooks shall be pinched together to avoid catching children's skin or clothing.

Outdoor play equipment, two swings, was not safe as evidenced by "S" hooks were not pinched together to avoid catching children’s skin or clothing.

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