The Tapestry Program's Northwest Primary School's After School Program

Regulation 12.14: Cushioning material which is absorbent shall be in place under climbers, slides, swings, or other structures which allow children to achieve a height of more than thirty inches. The depth of surfacing materials shall be appropriate to the height and use of the equipment as outlined by the Consumer Product Safety Commission's National Playground Safety Standards (see Appendix B). Surfacing material shall be maintained in good condition. Grass, bare ground, asphalt and concrete are prohibited under these structures. If weather conditions make the use of equipment unsafe, Staff shall keep children off of the equipment.

“During the visit, the cushioning under and around the large climbing structure all swings on the far side of the playground and the right half of the swing set closest to the door did not have cushioning in a sufficient amount to meet the requirements of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's National Playground Safety Standards. Multiple children were observed to play on said equipment. Upon request, staff ensured all children stopped playing on said equipment. Corrective Action: Immediately plan to maintain or replenish the cushioning materials under and around all play structures that allow children to reach a height of thirty (30) inches or higher or to bar access to said equipment until such a time when proper cushioining is present. In the corrective action email, provide details of how the program has come back into compliance and a system that will be developed and implemented to ensure regular checks, maintenance and replenishing of cushioning materials in a manner which complies with the recommendations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's National Playground Safety Standards moving forward.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024

Regulation 14.4: Meals and snacks provided at the program shall be nutritious. Additional food shall be available in sufficient quantity as appropriate for the age and needs of the child. If a child is hungry he or she shall be offered a second helping.

“Upon observation of Classroom A, two (2) children were heard telling Staff A they were hungry after completing their lunch. Staff A advised that they were not able to have any additional food. In Classroom B, Staff B was asked if children identify being hungry after eating their lunch, what occurs. Staff B stated that children would need to wait until snack to have any additional food. When asked, Staff B stated they receive what is portioned for each child, and no additional food is provided at lunch. Corrective Action: Ensure all children have additional food available to them upon request.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2021