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32 | Applicant was encouraged to maintain supervision at all times. LPA discussed immediate Civil Penalty regulation and deficiencies with applicant. LPA informed applicant that fire drills are to be conducted at least once every six months to remain in compliance.
LPA discussed the new Immunization Regulations SB 792, the requirement that all individuals working or volunteering at a licensed Child Care Home must have vaccinations against, Pertussis, Measles and Influenza. LPA observed proof of immunization during inspection. A copy has been placed in applicant’s file.
LPA discussed the new Mandated Reporter Training with applicant. Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. In addition, existing licensees must meet requirements by March 30, 2018. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/. The training is currently provided in English. A copy of completion certificate has been placed in applicants file.
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
This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the applicant. Records, postings and reporting requirements were discussed. LIC311D was provided and discussed. Applicant was encouraged to visit the department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to family child care homes. LPAs also provided the e-mail address for the advocates in order to be added to the quarterly newsletter mailing list. childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
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