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25 | (2) Licensing Program Analyst, Joseph Pacheco, conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection today. LPA met with Licensee, Maria Arias, toured the home and backyard, and census was taken. There are no "bodies of water" or firearms in this home. LPA observed two wading pools being stored in the backyard. LPA discussed with Licensee that these types of pools are allowed to be used under constant supervision, but water must be emptied out and wading pool must be put away immediately after use. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. There is a fireplace in the living room which is off-limits to children in care. Fireplace is made inaccessible to children with a gate. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and there is adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in the home. There is a working telephone. Adequate supervision is being provided during this visit. Children are supervised when outside in the backyard play area. Licensee has no pets at this home. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Staff-child ratios are maintained. Licensee has a current roster of the children. Fire drills are conducted and documented with the date and time every six months. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Pediatric CPR/First Aid are current and expire on 11/4/2019. Licensee is NOT currently providing IMS to children in care.
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
LPA provided licensee with information regarding providing incidental medical services to children, the CDSS Provider Information Notices (PINs) communication system, and some important resources and information links offered on the CDSS website.
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