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32 | LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. The Licensee husband states that they do have a dog that stays on the second floor when children are in care. Licensee states no weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Licensee states that she does not administer any medications to the day care children. Licensee has a first aid kit in the home and does have a touchless thermometer. Licensee states that nobody smokes, and she understands that smoking is prohibited in the home.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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
Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee, and they understand that they must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands their capacity/ratio options and they understand that they cannot have more than 14 children present in the home. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Licensee states that they do not transport any day care children. Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping.
Licensee inquired about criminal record clearance for visitors, LPAs advised licensee that visitors will not need a clearance unless they are living in home more than 30 days. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. |