Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.
Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.
LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 4/27/2021. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 03/20/23. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.
All adults who reside or work in the home do not have a criminal record clearance or exemption. At 10:50am LPA Adkins confirmed with licensee that individual #2 (S2) and individual #3 (S3) was not fingerprinted. Licensee stated that S2 and S3 assisted her with providing care for children at the facility for one day, 9/21/21. Licensee stated she was not aware of fingerprint clearance requirement for child care homes. Licensee stated that S2 and S3 will not be allowed back at the facility before being fingerprinted. Licensee will submit a written declaration stating knowledge of Title 22 102370(d)(1).
In accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Child Care Regulation this facility was cited (2) deficiency; this is a violation of Title 22 Child Care Regulation Criminal Record Clearance 102370(d)(1). This violation is a Type A violation, which is an poses an immediate safe and health risk to children in care. A violation regarding no criminal record clearance is an $100 fine for 1 day for S2 and S3 staff. Refer to LIC 809 D
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) not being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
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