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32 | LPAs discussed hazardous items accessible to children. LPAs discussed that cleaning materials must be inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed 2 A 10 BC fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. The backyard is fenced and gated. There are no bodies of water observed. LPAs observed a trampoline in the backyard, LPAs advised licensee to follow manufactures guidelines.
This facility is not providing Incidental Medical Services- IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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.
LPAs discussed changes in licensing requirements, including SB 277 (no longer accepting religious beliefs for immunization's) and SB 792 pertaining to immunization requirements for children and staff - Licensee provided proof of staff immunization's. LPA's discussed COVID-19 practices during today's inspection.
LPAs discussed the Mandated Reporter Training with licensee. 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.
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