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32 | The garage is inaccessible through the use of door knob covers and key locks.
The New Provider Resource Packet was reviewed with the applicant including information on safe sleep, shaken baby syndrome, liability insurance, health and nutrition handout, lead exposure information, tax resources, child abuse reporting, community resources, children’s records/facility records/required postings, immunizations, unusual incident report, facility roster, visual for ratio/capacity, prohibited items handout (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats), emergency drill log example, and the YMCA Resource Center information.
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 maximum capacity for a small family child care home: four infants only (infants mean any children under 24 months); or six children with no more than three infants; or, with landlord consent, eight children with no more than two infants, one child in kindergarten or elementary school and one child at least age six, including children under age 10 who live in the home. It should be noted that Landlord Consent for a capacity of eight children was received. Maximum capacity for the family child care home was discussed with the applicant.
Applicant was reminded that corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the day care. The applicant was also reminded that all items that read “keep out of reach of children” must be made physically inaccessible to children in care, all equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer, and that all adults living or working in the home must obtain a fingerprint clearance/association prior to living or working in the home.
Applicant is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEB SITE: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/ for quarterly updates and updated regulation information. Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248. |