The criteria listed in Sections I and II will be utilized to
evaluate providers (homes) currently participating in the Child Care Food
Program. Providers (homes) must have an annual inspection report showing
compliance with all standards prior to approval to participate in the Child and
Adult Care Food Program.
1. SECTION I
In the event of noncompliance with any of the required
conditions listed below, a provider will be allowed 90 days from the date of
the inspection report to provide proof that the conditions not in compliance
have been corrected. Required conditions are as follows:
a. All fuel-fired or natural gas room heaters
are vented to the outside.
b. The
water supply is under pressure or adequately protected.
c. The sewage system functions
properly.
d. There are operable
smoke detectors in corridors and children's sleeping rooms.
e. There is at least one fully charged
5-pound ABC fire extinguisher properly mounted in the kitchen area.
f. Heating equipment in spaces occupied by
children is protected to keep children away from hot surfaces and properly
installed.
g. Special protective
covers are provided for electrical receptacles.
2. SECTION II
In the event of noncompliance with five or more of the
required conditions listed below, the inspection report will be immediately
declared unsatisfactory. Required conditions are as follows:
a. Refuse is properly stored in an outside
area that is drained and free of potentially hazardous objects or conditions
and vector harborage.
b. The inside
area is clean and in good repair and free of insects, rodents and unnecessary
articles.
c. Toilet facilities are
clean and in good repair.
d. The
food preparation area contains safe and adequately protected food
supply.
e. Acceptable dishwashing
procedures and facilities are present.
f. Staff practice good hygiene and, if
infection is present, take proper precautions.
g. Hot water is available.
h. Toxic items are used and stored
properly.
i. Mixed occupancy
buildings are protected by a (1) one-hour fire barrier.
j. The dwelling has two remote
exits.
k. Traveling distance to
exits is less than 150 feet, and the egress is adequately lighted.
l. Each room where children are cared for has
two means of escape.
m. Doors are a
minimum of 24 inches wide.
n.
Closet door latches are operable from inside.
o. Bathroom doors are designed to permit
opening from outside in an emergency.
p. Corridors, stairways, lobbies, exits and
all other interior finishes are Class A or B materials.
q. If a vent hood is present, grease filters
are clean.
r. No portable heaters
and fans are in use.
s. Protective
covers are in place around functioning heating systems.
