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32 | Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms on the premises. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. Emergency Disaster Plan was observed.
At 1:30PM, Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged. The Licensee stated the extinguisher was purchased in 2023 but was not able to provide a receipt with a date during the inspection. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were tested and are in operable condition. The licensee has current Pediatric First Aid aid CPR, which will expire 02/2025. Licensee practiced emergency drill with children in care on 09/08/2023 per drill log.
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. 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
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Never-Shake-a-Baby were discussed. Licensee was advised on how to comply with regulations involving infants sleeping in the family child care home.
The following was discussed: Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must obtain a criminal record clearance. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the home will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty.
No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. Effective January 1, 2010, licensees of family child care homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present.
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