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32 | LPA advised Licensee that she should be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are always supervised. When temporarily absent from the home, the licensee should arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children in her absence. Licensee understand that the Department has inspection authority and may enter and inspect the facility at an anytime, with or without notice. Licensee was advised that all individuals subject to criminal record review shall obtain a criminal record exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. \
This provider is currently not providing IMS services to children in care. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.
LPA advised the licensee on Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS; the licensee stated they are understood and practiced. She stated she uses cribs for sleeping infants and understand infants cannot sleep in car seats, swings or other items not intended for sleeping.
LPA also discussed the Smoking Probation Regulation (AB 1819-Smoking Prohibition), and the Nutritious Beverage Act.
Lead Poisoning Facts Information Flyer was provided and Licensee was advised that beginning January 1, 2019 a new law (AB 2370) requires licensed homes and centers to share information on the risks and effects of lead exposure with enrolling and re-enrolling families.
The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/(800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
LPA verified the annual fees are current. LPA provided the Child Care Advocates Program email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov, so the licensee can request to be added to the distribution list to receive Quarterly Updates.
This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the licensee. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for 30 days for parental review A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. The licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed today under Title 22 Division 12 of the Ca. Code of Regulations.
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