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32 | In addition, the motor vehicles used to transport children shall be maintained in safe operating conditions, and all vehicle occupants must be secured in an appropriate restraint system.
LPAs reviewed facility's roster, and electronic sign in/out ("SmartCare") procedure and record. A sampling of children and staff files was selected for review. Children records reviewed includes Admission Agreement, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, Medical Assessment, immunization, and Needs and Services Plan for children under 24 months. Staff records reviewed include Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Background Check Clearance, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Immunization Record for Measles and Pertussis, Education Qualification, and required Training. LPAs reminded Director that the AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training needs to be renewed every two years. There was at least one person with current Pediatric CPR/1st Aid Certification present at the facility during LPA's inspection. LPA reminded Director of the applicable civil penalties for those adults who have not received fingerprint clearances, are not associated to the license, and who come in contact with or provide care and supervision to the children. For an initial violation, civil penalty amounts to $100.00 per person up to $500.00 per person. For a subsequent violation within a 12-month period, civil penalty amounts to $100.00 per person per day up to $3000.00 per person.
Facility's Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with Director. Director stated that currently the facility does not have children in care who requires administration of medication. 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 also reviewed with Director the violations that would result in an immediate $500 civil penalty assessment. Facility is encouraged to visit the Department’s website at www.cdss.ca.gov to access resources for Providers, Regulations etc. Beginning January 1, 2019 AB2370 requires licensed homes and centers to share information on the risks and effects of lead exposure with enrolling and re-enrolling families.
In the areas that were evaluated, one regulatory violation was observed at the time of the inspection. Exit interview was conducted where this report, the violation, plan of correction, and appeal rights were reviewed with Director.
A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE MAIN DOOR INTO THE FACILITY FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. |