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32 | LPA observed the outdoor play area located in the front yard. LPA observed no hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA advised licensee that total supervision to be maintained at all times during outdoor play. LPA observed there no swimming pool or bodies of water. Per licensee, food service is provided. Per licensee, no overnight care and transportation service are provided at this time.
LPA reviewed 2 children’s files and observed that child’s file is maintained and updated. A review of staff records indicates that licensee has updated mandated reporter certificates with expiration date 4/2024 and updated immunization records on file for measles, pertussis, influenza and TB clearance. During record review, LPA observed licensee CPR/1st aid certification with expiration date of 5/2023. A type B citation issued. LPA reviewed the following documentation to be kept in facility: facility license, LIC610A, fire drills, PUB 394, and LIC9040.
Licensee Edwards was advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. LPA reviewed with Licensee Edwards items prohibited in FCCH, no baby bouncers, no infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
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