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32 | LPAs observed fully charged a fire extinguisher sized 2A10BC, functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, fenced backyard, and no bodies of water. The Applicant states that there are no weapons and no pets in the home. LPAs observed that cleaning products, medications, sharp objects, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. The Applicant understands that any item(s) labeled as a "poison" must be locked and inaccessible to children. LPAs reminded the Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in family child care homes.
Forms of discipline used by Applicant: talking to children & redirection. The Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. LPAs informed the Applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented.
A review of staff records on October 31, 2019 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPAs reminded the Applicant 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. Penalty amounts: $100.00 per person per day, minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $500.00 per person for an initial violation and a minimum of $100.00 to a maximum of $3000.00 per person for any subsequent violation within a 12 month period.
LPAs discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Applicant and provided her the AB 633 fact sheet and a copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) and Applicant understands the requirements. LPAs also discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Applicant and advised her of the assessment of an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected.
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