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32 | Continuation of report dated 05/11/2020
Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home. Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children and stored in the top cabinets in the kitchen. LPA reminded Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes.
Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting unusual incidents/injuries, suspected child abuse (Mandated Reporter training AB 1207), SB 792 (Immunization's for Measles Pertussis and Influenza) and healthy beverages in child care, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. LPA informed Applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented.
Incident 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) 415-0301 (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.
A Family Child Care Home packet with updated Licensing forms was emailed and reviewed with the Applicant. Department website: www. ccld.ca.gov provided to Applicant. LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Applicant and provided her the AB 633 fact sheet and a copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) and Applicant understands the requirements. LPA also discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Applicant and advised her of the assessment of an immediate $500 civil penalty, and an ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected.
LPA informed Licensee that her report will be emailed to her. In lieu of a signature, a read receipt or confirmation of receiving the report email must be submitted within 24 hours. LPA conducted an exit interview with the Applicant in Spanish and advised that a license for a small family child care home will be approved pending the following:
1. Copy of certificate for Mandated Reporter Training (General only due to language availability)
2. Manager's Approval |