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CRITERIA 9.8

// The findings of an assessment by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector are documented and available on-site. The assessment documents: //
 * // That play equipment is safe, protecting against death or permanently disabling injury for children from two years through kindergarten; //
 * // That, through remedial action, the program has corrected any unsafe conditions, where applicable; //
 * // That an inspection and maintenance program has been established and is performed on a regular basis to ensure ongoing safety; //
 * // That the outdoor play area accommodates abilities, needs, and interests of each age group the program serves. //

// From Handbook: //


 * Outside Play **

We have daily opportunities for outdoor play as the weather permits and provided the weather air quality and environmental safety conditions do not pose a threat. This allows children the opportunity to develop their large muscle skills, get exercise, and be active. Sometimes we spend longer getting bundled up than we spend outside. We use the Child Care Weather Watch guidelines produced by Healthy Child Care Iowa to determine if the Wind Chill Factor or Heat Index is safe for outdoor play.
 * Outside Play and Learning** (IQPPS 5.5, 5.6, 9.5-9.7)

In cases when we cannot go outside (due to weather conditions) children are given the opportunity to use indoor equipment for similar activities inside and are supervised at the same level as outdoor equipment.

In order to make sure that your child can play comfortably outside it is important to dress him according to the weather. When it is cold outside he needs a warm coat, mittens or gloves, a hat, snowpants and boots (labeled with your child’s name). For the warmer days dressing your child lightly is just as important. For those in-between days dressing your child in layers is a practical idea.

Outdoor play is an extension of the classrooms learning environment. Children of all ages have daily opportunities for outdoor play (when weather, air quality and environmental safety conditions do not pose a health risk or the child has a written excuse from their doctor). A minimum of thirty minutes of outdoor play is scheduled daily. When the temperature or the wind chill is below 0, children are to be provided with indoor gross motor activities. (The Iowa Department of Public Health Wind Chill Chart is located in the classrooms.) Rotation of outdoor activities/items expands play, keeps the children interested in trying new activities, and is documented on the lesson plan.

Preparing for outdoor play allows children the opportunity to practice dressing skills. Children need warm clothing such as: hats, mittens, snow pants, and boots. Classrooms provide these items if necessary. When the group ratio is reached, it is recommended children be taken outside.

The minimum staff ratio is maintained for any outdoor activities at the center. Staff supervise outdoor and indoor play areas in such a way that children’s safety can be easily monitored and ensured. Teaching staff supervise by positioning themselves to see as many of the children as possible. If there is a specific area/piece of equipment where injury is more likely to occur staff position themselves in that area. (IQPPS 10.6)

Indoor equipment for large motor activities meets national safety standards and is supervised at the same level as outdoor equipment.

Program staff will complete the National Program for Playground Safety’s Suggested General Maintenance Checklist on a weekly basis. The findings of a playground assessment are documented and available on site. This assessment documents: (IQPPS 9.8)
 * That play equipment is safe, protecting against death or permanently disabling injury for children from two years through kindergarten;
 * That, through remedial action, the program has corrected any unsafe conditions, where applicable;
 * That an inspection and maintenance program has been established and is performed on a regular basis to ensure ongoing safety; and,
 * That the outdoor play area accommodates abilities, needs and interests of each age group the program serves.

To protect against cold, heat, sun injury, and insect-borne disease, the program ensures that: (IQPPS 5.6) • Children wear clothing that is dry and layered for warmth in cold weather; • Children have the opportunity to play in the shade. Applied skin protection will be either sunscreen with sun block with UVB and UVA protection of SPF 15 or higher that is applied to exposed skin (only with written parental permission to do so); • When public health authorities recommend use of insect repellents due to a high risk of insect-borne disease, only repellents containing DEET are used. Staff apply insect repellent no more than once a day and only with written parental permission.

Deb Baldwin, playground consultant, came to Aurelia to inspect our playground on Oct. 2, 2012. At that time, we only had the fenced in area and none of the equipment. She did not leave a formal written statement that day but agreed to come back after our new playground 'equipment' has been installed.

Picture of Playground check that Joleen completes:

CRITERIA 9.9

// There is a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space per child in each of the primary indoor activity areas. (The primary activity area does not include diaper stations, cribs, large structures that cannot be removed or moved aside easily, toilets, any sick-child area, staff rooms, corridors, hallways, stairways, closets, lockers or cubbies, laundry rooms, janitor rooms, furnace rooms, storage areas, and built-in shelving. Specialty areas such as computer rooms, reading rooms and lunchrooms where children are expected to remain seated for short periods of time may be excluded from the minimum space requirements.) //

// From Handbook: //

** Building and Physical Design ** There is a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space per child in each of the primary indoor activity areas. (IQPPS 9.9) Classroom Length: 32.6

Classroom Width: 23
Square Footage: 749.8 (needed 630)

CRITERIA 9.10

// Facilities meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements. Accessibility includes access to buildings, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, outdoor play space and all classroom and therapy areas. //

// **From Handbook:** //

All preschool facilities meet the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements.

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

The preschool program provides all children with accommodations and modifications as needed to differentiate instruction. Staff is aware of the identified needs of individual children and is trained to follow through on specific intervention plans. The preschool facilities meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements. The local Northwest AEA office provides additional services to our special needs population who meet the qualifying guidelines for services and to assist them in serving the needs of all children especially those with disabilities, behavior challenges and/or other special physical and psychological needs. The school and AEA shall partner with the parents or legal guardians of the child to initiate and maintain an ongoing approach to meet all special needs/challenges the child might have for academic and social success. Students of concern may receive additional testing, learning/enhancement materials; consultant services and/or home care assistance when available. AEA support services provided include occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, or visual and hearing impaired services.

At this time, we are not able to serve children on IEPs. If we have a child in our community with an IEP, we have them bus to Alta (whole grade sharing agreement grades 6-12) and have students attend preschool in Alta with the option of open enrolling if they choose.

CRITERIA 9.11

// The routine frequency of cleaning and sanitation in the facility is carried out as indicated in the Cleaning and Sanitation Frequency Table. Staff clean and sanitize toilet seats, toilet handles, toilet bowls, doorknobs, or cubicle handles and floors either daily or immediately if visibly soiled. Staff clean and sanitize potty chairs, if in use, after each child’s use. //

// From Handbook: //

The facility will be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. When a spill occurs, the area will be made inaccessible to children and the area will be cleaned immediately.
 * Cleaning and Sanitization** (IQPPS 5.12 and 9.11)

Toys that have been placed in a child’s mouth or that are otherwise contaminated by body secretion or excretion will be removed immediately and disinfected after they are cleaned with detergent and water, then rinsed, sanitized and air dried. (IQPPS 5.24) This also applies to other surfaces in the classroom. Toys and surfaces will be disinfected using the proper non-toxic solution. To disinfect, the surfaces will be sprayed until glossy. The bleach solution will be left on for at least 2 minutes before it is wiped off with a clean paper towel, or it may be allowed to air dry. Machine washable cloth toys that have been placed in a child’s mouth or that are otherwise contaminated by body secretion or excretion must be laundered before another child’s use. Toys that cannot be cleaned and sanitized will not be used. (IQPPS 5.24)

Staff will be trained in cleaning techniques, proper use of protective barriers such as gloves, proper handling and disposal of contaminated materials, and information required by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration about the use of any chemical agents. Staff clean and sanitize toilet seats, toilet handles, toilet bowls, door knobs or cubicle handles and floors either daily or immediately if visibly soiled (IQPPS 9.11).

Routine cleaning will be supervised by the preschool teacher and will follow the Cleaning and Sanitation Frequency Table in Section III, page 47 of the QPPS manual. A checklist will be completed as indicated in the table. Ventilation and sanitation, rather than sprays, air freshening chemicals or deodorizers; control odors in inhabited areas of the facility and in custodial closets (IQPPS 5.22).

Facility cleaning requiring potentially hazardous chemicals will be scheduled when children are not present to minimize exposure of the children. All cleaning products will be used as directed by the manufacturer’s label. Nontoxic substances will be used whenever possible.

Procedures for standard precautions are used and include the following: (IQPPS 5.23)
 * Surfaces that may come in contact with potentially infectious body fluids must be disposable or made of a material that can be sanitized.
 * Staff use barriers and techniques that minimize contact of mucus membranes or of openings in the skin with potentially infectious body fluids and reduce the spread of infectious disease.
 * When spills of body fluids occur, staff clean them up immediately with detergent followed by water rinsing.
 * After cleaning, staff sanitize nonporous surfaces by using the procedure described in the Cleaning and Sanitation Table.
 * Staff clean rugs and carpeting by blotting, spot cleaning with a detergent-disinfectant, and shampooing or steam cleaning.
 * Staff dispose of contaminated materials and diapers in a plastic bag with a secure tie that is placed in a closed container.

Cleaning and Sanitation Frequency Table: Janitor's signature sheet:

CRITERIA 9.12

// Program staff protect children and adults from hazards, including electrical shock, burns or scalding, slipping, tripping or falling. Floor coverings are secured to keep staff and children from tripping or slipping. The program excludes baby walkers. //

// From Handbook: //

Program staff protect children and adults from hazards, including electrical shock, burns or scalding, slipping, tripping or falling. Floor coverings are secured to keep staff and children from tripping or slipping. The program excludes the use of baby walkers.
 * Hazard** (IQPPS 9.12)


 * HEALTH AND SAFETY** (NAEYC 5.A.02, 5.A.05; IQPPS 9.12; Standard 5)

The Mustard Seed Preschool Program is committed to promoting wellness and to safeguard the health and safety of children and adults who participate in our program. In order to provide a safe and secure environment for every child and adult, we follow guidelines required by the Quality Preschool Program Standards, regulatory agencies and pediatric authorities in the field.

**Physical Exam** Families must provide a physical form signed by your child’s doctor prior to admission to the program. When a child is overdue for any routine health services, parents, legal guardians, or both provide evidence of an appointment for those services before the child’s entry into the program and as a condition of remaining enrolled in the program. 4 Vaccines of DtaP or DTP 3 Vaccines of Polio 1 Vaccine of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) 3 Vaccines of Hib or 1 after 15 months of age 3 Vaccines of Hepatitis B (not required for at preschool, but required at the Kindergarten level.) 1 Chicken Pox (varicella) 4 Prevnar
 * Health and Immunization Certificates** (IQPPS 5.1)
 * All preschool children must submit documentation of proper immunization prior to enrolling in preschool.** As per Iowa State Department of Health, children must have received the following vaccinations. All children must have their immunizations up to date and cards turned in before starting school. Religious and medical exemption is available if necessary.

All enrolled preschool children are encouraged to have a dental examination to ensure proper dental health. Students entering kindergarten are now required to have a dental exam prior to enrollment.
 * Dental Exam**

Staff that is trained in First Aid and CPR and will treat minor injuries on the spot. An incident report will be completed and, if necessary, the parent will be notified based on the seriousness of the injury. For more severe injuries requiring medical attention, the child will be taken to the designated hospital while the parents and family physicians are being notified. If an injury results in spilling of blood or any other body fluid, staff will wear latex free gloves and clean up appropriately while keeping other children out of reach.
 * Caring for an Injured Child**

**Insurance** The preschool is aware that when there is a large group of children playing together there may be some accidents. Thus, the school encourages parents to have insurance. The state of Iowa does offer insurance through it HAWK-I insurance program with low premium insurance options for families that cannot afford regular insurance costs. See the school administrator or your child’s teacher for an HAWK-I brochure. **Blood Borne Pathogens** In accordance with regulations governed by OSHA, all persons handling any item contaminated with body fluids will wear latex free gloves. For example: changing diapers, clothing soiled with urine, stool, vomit or blood. **Head Lice** Head lice are a common occurrence in schools. Any student found to have lice would be excluded from school from the end of the school day until after the first treatment with an appropriate pediculocide and removal of nits.
 * Policy Regarding Head Lice**


 * 1) If a child is found to be infected, the parent is notified to come and take the child home and is given instructions for treatment.
 * 2) Child may return to school the next day after appropriate treatment is completed.

Health and safety information collected from families will be maintained on file for each child in the school nurse’s office. Files are kept current by updating as needed, but at least quarterly. The content of the file is confidential, but is immediately available to administrators or teaching staff who have consent from a parent or legal guardian for access to records; the child’s parent or legal guardian; and regulatory authorities, upon request. (QPPS 10.10)
 * Health and Safety Records**


 * Child Health and Safety Records will include: ** (IQPPS 5.1)
 * 1) Results of health examination, showing up-to-date immunizations and screening tests with an indication of normal or abnormal results and any follow-up required for abnormal results;
 * 2) Current emergency contact information for each child, that is kept up to date by a specified method during the year;
 * 3) Names of individuals authorized by the family to have access to health information about the child;
 * 4) Instructions for any of the child’s special health needs such as allergies or chronic illness (e.g., asthma, hearing or vision impairments, feeding needs, neuromuscular conditions, urinary or other ongoing health problems, seizures, diabetes);
 * 5) Individual emergency care plans for children with known medical or developmental problems or other conditions that might require special care in an emergency (allergy, asthma, seizures, orthopedic or sensory problems, and other chronic conditions; conditions that require regular medication or technology support; and (QPPS 10.14)
 * 6) Supporting evidence for cases in which a child is under-immunized because of a medical condition (documented by a licensed health professional) or the family’s beliefs. Staff implement a plan to exclude the child promptly if a vaccine-preventable disease to which children are susceptible occurs in the program.


 * General Health and Safety Guidelines**
 * All staff must be alert to the health of each child, known allergies, or special medical conditions.
 * Under the supervision of the preschool teacher, all staff must be alert to the whereabouts of all children. Systems are in place for accounting for children at regular intervals, especially during periods of transition.
 * All staff are to follow proper procedures for hand washing, using disinfectant, and following universal precautions to prevent infections.
 * All staff are familiar with evacuation routes and procedures.
 * All teaching staff complete “Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens” annually.
 * At least one staff member who has a certificate of satisfactory completion of pediatric first-aid training, including managing a blocked airway and providing rescue breathing for infants and children, is always present with each group of children. When a child in the group has a special health condition that might require CPR, one staff person who has successfully completed training in CPR is present in the program at all times. (QPPS 5.4)

Illness or Injury: (NAEYC 5.A.02, IQPPS 5.3) We strive to prevent the spread of illness and your cooperation with our policies will be of great benefit to all of the staff and children attending. Other factors, such as appearance, temperament, and ability to participate in planned programming also need to be considered. Your child must be symptom free (no fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, etc.) for at least 24 hours before returning to school. If your child has any one of the following conditions, you will be notified to pick up your child as soon as possible. If your child has any of the following symptoms during the night, he or she will not be admitted the following morning for the safety of the other children.
 * Contagious conditions (for example – chicken pox, flu, head lice, pink eye, impetigo)
 * Fever over 100 degrees-can return to school 24 hours after fever is gone, without medication
 * Vomiting-can return to school 24 hours after last episode
 * Diarrhea- can return to school 24 hours after last episode
 * Open and draining sores
 * Strep-can return to school 24 hours after initial medication
 * Unknown rash
 * Constant cough or nasal drainage
 * Signs of pain- stomach, headache, sore throat, etc…
 * Accident requiring medical attention

In certain situations, it may be necessary to call 911 for transport to the hospital for emergency treatment, with parents/guardians being notified as quickly as possible.

Please inform the teacher if your child has been exposed to any contagious diseases, since this may affect other children at the school. If your child will be absent, please call as soon as the decision has been made that your child will not be attending. If parents are in doubt it is recommended to keep their child at home.

When a child is sick at school, the preschool will keep the child supervised away from the other children. This may include in the nurses office, or away from the other children as to not contaminate them. Parents are asked to stop in the office and we will release the child to the parent or guardian.

Upon arrival at school, each child is observed by teaching staff for signs of illness or injury that could affect the child’s ability to participate comfortably in the daily activities. Children will be excluded when a child is not able to participate comfortably; if the illness requires more care than staff are able to provide without compromising the needs of the other children in the group; or if keeping the child at school poses an increased risk to the child or to other children or adults with whom the child will come in contact.

When a child develops signs of an illness during their day at preschool, parents, legal guardians, or other person authorized by the parent will be notified immediately to pick up the child. For this reason, please be sure that we have current, accurate phone numbers for you, your authorized emergency contact person and your child’s pediatrician. In the meantime, we will provide the child a place to rest until the parent, legal guardian or designated person arrives under the supervision of someone familiar with the child. If the child is suspected of having a contagious disease, then until she or he can be picked up, the child is located where new individuals will not be exposed.

Please notify staff if your child has been or is exhibiting any of these for a known reason, such as being on an antibiotic, recently received a tetanus shot, etc. other than illness: such as diarrhea from medication or fever from immunization. Please alert your preschool center staff so they can work through the situation with you. You may still need to take your child home if the condition becomes severe. Your child must also stay home for at least 24 hours after the doctor prescribes a medication for a contagious infection. Check with your physician or call the school nurse if you are not sure.

The Mustard Seed Preschool Program may allow ill children or staff to remain in the program based on a plan that has been reviewed by a health professional about (a) what level and types of illness require exclusion; (b) how care is provided for those who are ill but who are not excluded; and (c) when it is necessary to require consultation and documentation from a health care provider for an ill child or staff member.

Staff will protect children and adults from hazards, including electrical shock, burns, or scalding, slipping, tripping, or falling. Floor coverings are secured to keep staff and children from tripping.
 * Protection From Hazards and Environmental Health** (IQPPS 9.12, 9.16, 9.17, and 10.7)

The preschool building has been tested for lead, radon, radiation, asbestos, fiberglass, and other hazards that could impact children’s health with documentation on file. Custodial staff maintains the building’s heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in compliance with national standards for facility use by children.

Smoking, firearms and other significant hazards that pose risks to children and adults are prohibited from the facility (IQPPS 10.6).

The program maintains facilities so they are free from harmful animals, insect pests, and poisonous plants. Pesticides and herbicides, if used, are applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions when children are not at the facility and in a manner that prevents skin contact, inhalation, and other exposure to children.

We are by law required to notify occupants of our buildings about the existence of friable and non-friable asbestos in the buildings. The district has had the buildings inspected and has received a management plan from the Institute of Environmental Assessment in Anoka, Minnesota. The district implemented the plan prior to the July 1989 AHERA deadline.

The management plan indicates the location, condition, and response act to minimize the exposure of asbestos to the building occupants. This building’s plan is available to the public at the building site. The superintendent’s office also has the district plan, which is available to the public. If you have any questions, please call the Superintendent, at 434-2284.

CRITERIA 9.13

// Fully equipped first aid kits are readily available and maintained for each group of children. Staff take at least one kit to the outdoor play areas as well as on field trips and outings away from the site. //

// From Handbook: //

A first aid kit is located in the preschool classroom. It is inaccessible to children, but readily available for adult use. It is fully equipped according to guidance from Healthy Child Care Iowa. Following each use of the First Aid kit, the contents will be inspected and missing or used items replaced immediately. The First Aid kit will be inspected monthly. The first aid kit is taken to the outdoor play areas as well as on field trips and outings away from the site (ie recess and/or walks).
 * First Aid Kit** (IQPPS 9.13)

Picture of one of our students with our first aid kit for recess:

CRITERIA 9.14

// Fully working fire extinguishers and fire alarms are installed in each classroom and are tagged and serviced annually. Fully working carbon monoxide detectors are installed in each classroom and are tagged and serviced annually. Smoke detectors, fire alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors are tested monthly and a written log of testing dates and battery changes is maintained and available. //

// From Handbook: //

Fully working fire extinguishers and fire alarms are installed in each classroom and are tagged and serviced annually. Fully working carbon monoxide detectors are installed in each classroom and are tagged and serviced annually. Smoke detectors, fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are tested monthly and a written log of testing dates and battery changes is maintained and available.
 * Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors ** (IQPPS 9.14)

A fire extinguisher is installed in the preschool classroom with a tag indicating its annual service date. The fire alarm system is serviced annually. Smoke detectors, fire alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors are tested monthly. A written log of testing dates and battery changes is maintained and available upon request. Fire drills are conducted monthly and recorded on a log.
 * Fire Safety** (IQPPS 9.14)





Fire Alarm Inspection Date:

Fire Alarm Inspection Record of Completion:

CRITERIA 9.16

// Documentary evidence, available on-site, indicates that the building has been assessed for lead, radon, radiation, asbestos, fiberglass and any other hazard from friable material. Evidence exists that the program has taken remedial or containment action to prevent exposure to children and adults if warranted by the assessment. //

From Handbook:


 * Lead, Radon, Radiation, Asbestos, Fiberglass, Etc. ** (IQPPS 9.16)

Documentary evidence, available on site, indicates that the building has been assessed for lead, radon, radiation, asbestos, fiberglass, or any other hazard from friable material. Evidence exists that the program has taken remedial or containment action to prevent exposure to children and adults, if warranted by the assessment.

Staff will protect children and adults from hazards, including electrical shock, burns, or scalding, slipping, tripping, or falling. Floor coverings are secured to keep staff and children from tripping.
 * Protection From Hazards and Environmental Health** (IQPPS 9.12, 9.16, 9.17, and 10.7)

The preschool building has been tested for lead, radon, radiation, asbestos, fiberglass, and other hazards that could impact children’s health with documentation on file. Custodial staff maintains the building’s heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in compliance with national standards for facility use by children.

Smoking, firearms and other significant hazards that pose risks to children and adults are prohibited from the facility (IQPPS 10.6).

The program maintains facilities so they are free from harmful animals, insect pests, and poisonous plants. Pesticides and herbicides, if used, are applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions when children are not at the facility and in a manner that prevents skin contact, inhalation, and other exposure to children.

We are by law required to notify occupants of our buildings about the existence of friable and non-friable asbestos in the buildings. The district has had the buildings inspected and has received a management plan from the Institute of Environmental Assessment in Anoka, Minnesota. The district implemented the plan prior to the July 1989 AHERA deadline.

The management plan indicates the location, condition, and response act to minimize the exposure of asbestos to the building occupants. This building’s plan is available to the public at the building site. The superintendent’s office also has the district plan, which is available to the public. If you have any questions, please call the Superintendent, at 434-2284.

Radon Test Results: [[image:Radon Test1.jpg width="320" height="429"]]
CRITERIA 9.17

// When the water supply source is a well or other private source (i.e. not served by a public supply), on-site documentary evidence verifies that the local regulatory health authority has determined the water to be safe for human consumption. //

// From Handbook: //

When the water supply source is from a well or other private source (not served by a public supply), on-site documentary evidence verifies that the local regulatory health authority has determined the water to be safe for human consumption.
 * Water Supply ** (IQPPS 9.17)

Staff will protect children and adults from hazards, including electrical shock, burns, or scalding, slipping, tripping, or falling. Floor coverings are secured to keep staff and children from tripping.
 * Protection From Hazards and Environmental Health** (IQPPS 9.12, 9.16, 9.17, and 10.7)

The preschool building has been tested for lead, radon, radiation, asbestos, fiberglass, and other hazards that could impact children’s health with documentation on file. Custodial staff maintains the building’s heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in compliance with national standards for facility use by children.

Smoking, firearms and other significant hazards that pose risks to children and adults are prohibited from the facility (IQPPS 10.6).

The program maintains facilities so they are free from harmful animals, insect pests, and poisonous plants. Pesticides and herbicides, if used, are applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions when children are not at the facility and in a manner that prevents skin contact, inhalation, and other exposure to children.

We are by law required to notify occupants of our buildings about the existence of friable and non-friable asbestos in the buildings. The district has had the buildings inspected and has received a management plan from the Institute of Environmental Assessment in Anoka, Minnesota. The district implemented the plan prior to the July 1989 AHERA deadline.

The management plan indicates the location, condition, and response act to minimize the exposure of asbestos to the building occupants. This building’s plan is available to the public at the building site. The superintendent’s office also has the district plan, which is available to the public. If you have any questions, please call the Superintendent, at 434-2284.

Mustard Seed Preschool within the Aurelia Schools gets our water from the City of Aurelia.
CRITERIA 9.18

// All rooms that children use are heated, cooled, and ventilated to maintain room temperature and humidity level. The maintenance staff or contractor certifies that facility systems are maintained in compliance with national standards for facility use by children. //

// From Handbook: //

All rooms that children use are heated, cooled and ventilated to maintain room temperature and humidity level. The maintenance staff or contractor certifies that facility systems are maintained in compliance with national standards for facility use by children.
 * Heating/Cooling/Ventilation ** (IQPPS 9.18)

CRITERIA 9.19

// The facility and outdoor play areas are entirely smoke free. No smoking is permitted in the presence of children. //

// From Handbook: //

In compliance with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act of 2008, the Mustard Seed Community Preschool buildings and grounds are smoke free. No smoking is allowed on the school grounds or within sight of any children. All Aurelia Community School Programs are tobacco free. The facility, vehicles which transport children and outdoor play areas are entirely smoke free at all times. No smoking signs are posted in these locations including the phone number for reporting complaints (1-888-944-2247  begin_of_the_skype_highlighting  1-888-944-2247  end_of_the_skype_highlighting    begin_of_the_skype_highlighting  1-888-944-2247   <span class="skype_pnh_mark">end_of_the_skype_highlighting  ) and the internet address of the Department of Public Health (www.IowaSmokefreeAir.gov). Smoking around the children is not permitted including field trips, indoor/outdoor activities, and socializations. Parents and volunteers needing to smoke may do so in their own vehicles out of sight from children.
 * Smoke Free Facility** (IQPPS 9.19)

Sign posted in our entryways: