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During today’s inspection, LPA observed an infant in an exersaucer. LPA observed two baby rockers in the living room. Exersaucers and baby rockers are not permitted in a family child care home. LPA issued a Type B citation. LPA provided licensee a prohibited items in family child care poster. LPA verified there is a working telephone service. LPA inspected the outdoor area and observed the space to be safe and free from any immediate and/or potential risks to the children in care. No poisons or other items were observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Per licensee, there is (1) pet on the premises. The pet is locked in the garage when daycare children are present.
The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. Children’s records for children present during LPA’s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700) and found to be in compliance. LPA observed 1 infant from 0-12 months. LPA advised licensee that LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan must be in infants files (0-12 months).
The licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 9/2023. LPA issued a Type B citation. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for licensee and assistant were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years.
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
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