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32 | The outside front yard is used by the children for outside play. The front yard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, loose and sharp parts. There are no bodies of water at the family day care home.
The following were discussed: Smoking is not permitted in the licensed facility. Baby walkers, baby jumpers, baby exersaucers, baby bouncers/rockers and any other items that fall into that category are not permitted in the facility. The LPA also discussed earthquake safety and necessity of drills, required forms for children’s files, facility files and posting requirements.
The licensee was informed that all adults living in or having access to the home are required to have fingerprint clearances with Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index prior to having contact with children. If the aforementioned is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. Please advise your analyst of any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than #1 week.
Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com.
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
The licensee was reminded it is her responsibility to visit the department's website to obtain licensing forms, Quarterly Updates, and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov. |