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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 Irene Gomez, 7 daycare children were present during the visit and 1 cleared adult helper, all children were within proper capacity age 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. Outdoor play area was also toured and verified to be properly childproofed with adequate toys and equipment for children’s use, with proper shade. 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 2/26/2020. There was an operational Type II 10ABC fire extinguisher and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms maintained in the home. CPR, First Aid and Mandated Reporter Certificates were verified to be up to date for licensee and 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 March 12, 2020, 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 Continued on next page... |