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Home › RI › Coventry › The Early Learning Ctr of RI - Cov
1175 Main Street Coventry, Coventry RI 02816 · License #4018220200 · Center · Child Care Center
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1.14(C)(2) · Staff-child interactions during mealtimes
In the PS classroom, staff were not observed sitting with the children during mealtime. In the SA classroom, a child was observed laying on the floor while eating.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Food Preparation, Mealtime, and Nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
1.9(G)(8) · Tables sanitized before/after mealtimes
Tables in the PS room were not sanitized prior to the children sitting down for lunch.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Food Preparation, Mealtime, and Nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
1.8(E)(1) · Food area sanitized prior to use
In the PS classroom, the counter area used to prepare/hand out children's lunches was not cleaned/sanitized prior to lunch.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Food Preparation, Mealtime, and Nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
1.10(B)(7) · Diaper-changing surface cleaned/sanitized after each use
The diaper changing area in the Toddler room contained dirt/sand inconsistent with the time of the visit. Cleaning supplies (dust pan and brush) were also on top of the changing pad.
Not marked corrected in the state record
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Category: Diapering and Toileting. Open / not marked corrected.
1.14(B)(4) · Screen time
A SA child was observed engaging in screen time while eating. Screen time was via the child's tablet. Tablet was taken away from child while he was eating.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Curriculum, Activities, and Teaching. Open / not marked corrected.
1.9(H)(1) · Hygiene items supplied/accessible
The SA bathroom did not contain paper towels. Only one bottle of soap is available for both the Toddler and PS classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Handwashing and Hygiene. Open / not marked corrected.
1.9(H)(2) · Staff follow handwashing procedures
After coming inside from outdoor play, staff did not wash their hands. Handwashing was also not observed prior to mealtime.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Handwashing and Hygiene. Open / not marked corrected.
1.9(H)(3) · Staff ensure children follow handwashing procedures
Children did not wash their hands after outdoor play and also did not wash their hands prior to mealtime.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Handwashing and Hygiene. Open / not marked corrected.
1.9(J)(4) · First aid kit available/stocked
First-aid kits were not outside during outdoor play with a staff also being unaware the kits were required to be outside. First-Aid Kits in all classrooms did not contain the required items and need to be restocked.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Illness and Injury. Open / not marked corrected.
1.14(C)(1) · Staff-child guidance and interactions
When licensors arrived, all children were engaging in outdoor play with children separated by age group. It did not appear as if staff were engaging the children in any structured games/activities. Unsafe behaviors were observed in both the SA and PS areas. In the SA area, 2 children were sitting and swinging on the same swing and a child was swinging an empty swing sideways at another child. In the PS area, several children were sitting/standing on the top of the large play structure. It was very crowded and one child sitting with his back at the top of the slide. Staff were not observed consistently redirecting these behaviors, encouraging appropriate behaviors, and/or setting limits.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Curriculum, Activities, and Teaching. Open / not marked corrected.
1.11(B)(1) · Staff-child ratios/max group size
When licensors arrived, children were outside playing by age group. The SA section was out of ratio with 1 staff and 16 children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Staff/Child Ratio, Group Size, and Age Integration. Open / not marked corrected.
1.13(D)(4) · Vehicle has program name/safety items
First-Aid kit did not contain the required items, and the fire extinguisher is expired.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
1.13(F)(7) · Child file requirements
A child who has been enrolled since 2019 does not have any physical exams.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Child Files. Open / not marked corrected.
1.9(G)(1) · Facility/equipment clean and free of hazards
The air filters in the classroom air conditioners contained large amounts of dust. The garbage receptacle in the SA classroom is broken. Ceiling tiles in the Toddler and SA rooms are water stained/broken. A toilet in the shared Toddler/PS bathroom is not working.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Equipment and Materials. Open / not marked corrected.
1.9(K)(1) · Furniture clean/free of hazards
Within the classrooms, licensors several plastic toy bins with cracks. cracked/broken toys, toys with exposed screws and/or nails.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Equipment and Materials. Open / not marked corrected.
1.8(H)(1) · Equipment, materials, furnishings are safe/free of hazards
In the SA area, two of the mulch beds are worn and one has a large nail protruding out of it. There is a large hole near the fence that needs to be filled. As to outdoor equipment, 3 Little Tykes Cozy Coupes and 1 radio flyer tricycle were broken and need to be removed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Equipment and Materials. Open / not marked corrected.
1.11(F)(1) · Sight/sound supervision provided at all times
Sight and sound supervision was not being provided at all times during outdoor play. Children were observed playing a game and were hiding in the area between the ramp and fence. Staff were unaware of the children using this area to hide. Children were also playing in a small section at the end of the ramp putting them out of sight of the staff.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Supervision, Interactions, and Prevention of Maltreatment. Open / not marked corrected.
1.9(G)(10) · Reusable sponges/dishcloths prohibited
Licensor observed reusable sponges within the classrooms. Provider was informed they cannot be used for cleaning and/or sanitizing and they were removed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting. Open / not marked corrected.