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25 | (1)LPA Armando Locano completed an un-announced annual site inspection today. The purpose of the visit is to ensure the facility is maintaining the health and safety standards as required by CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Regulations governing Family Child Care Homes. Met with licensee Melva Ramirez, 7 daycare children present during the visit; 2 infants, 3 toddlers, 2 school age and cleared adult helper, all children were within proper capacity ratios. LPA toured the home to ensure the home was properly childproofed, LPA observed age appropriate toys and equipment available for children’s use inside the home and areas used for childcare were observed to be properly childproofed. Licensee has remodeled and updated large play room, with new toys and equipment and it has been verified area continues to be properly childproofed. Outdoor play area was also toured and verified to be properly childproofed with adequate toys and equipment for children’s use. There are no weapons or bodies of water on the premises. Children’s records were reviewed, proper forms were in order, facility roster was up to date and it was verified licensee conducts fire drills at least twice a year, most recent 1/10/19. There was an operational Type II 10ABC fire extinguisher and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms maintained in the home. CPR & First Aid Certificates were verified to be up to date, for licensee and adult helpers. LPA Reviewed with licensee SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome information, clearance requirements for persons over 18 residing or working in the home and car seat regulations. A review of staff records today June 24, 2019, indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
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
Per new Senate Bill 792 pertaining to immunizations, which require all adults in daycare operation to have proof of immunizations for; Measles, Pertussis and Influenza. Licensee has provided verification of required immunizations and facility is in compliance. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov. LPA discussed new LEAD information regarding effects of lead exposure, copy of handout was provided during visit. Additionally, LPA provided a copy of most recent Provider Information Notice (PIN) and reviewed it during the visit.
There are no deficiencies cited on this visit, all paperwork was in order, properly posted and the home was properly childproofed.
LPA provided copy of LIC 9213, “Notice of Site Visit,” and observed licensee posting notice during. |