-Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department.
-Smoking is prohibited in a family child care home.
-Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.
- 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.
-All adults living and working in the home shall be made aware of the Department's right to inspection authority, which includes but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults, and review documentation.
- Licensees shall reveal each facility license number in all advertisements, publications, or announcements with the intent to attract clients.
- Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster, and the Facility License are required to be posted.
Infant Care: Applicant states that she plans to care for infants. LPA advised the applicant to sleep infants where the infant can be directly supervised. LPA reviewed safe sleeping practices. Infants should sleep mouth up, on their backs, free of clutter surrounding their sleeping space.
Medication: 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
Per Applicant she will not carry liability insurance or a bond in accordance with the standard established by the Family Child Care statute. Signed statements (LIC282) will be on children’s files. The law requires a Family Child Care provider to carry liability insurance or bond in the amount of $300,000 annually or to maintain the signed statement in the facility file.
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