At 11:35am all 12 children were dismissed and parents picked up children. At 11:45am, 3 children arrived. This changed todays census down to 3.(Ages: 6 years old, 6 years old, and 5 years old). Licensee's assistant Irene stated that " the first group of children's hours are from 8:30am - 11:30am, all 12 children are dismissed and then the second group arrives 11:50am - 5:00pm.
LPA discussed the California Child Care Worker: Mandated Reporter Training with the licensee's assistant. The licensee and her assistants must complete the training every two years starting January 1, 2018 and retain proof of completion in the facility file. The training can be found at: mandatedreporterca.com.
LPA also discussed the Smoking ban, Licensee's assistant acknowledged that the home is smoke free. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policies were also discussed with the licensee's assistant. LPA discussed immunization requirements with the licensee's assistant. This provider is currently not providing IMS services to children in care. IMS policy was discussed with Licensee. 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.
Lead Poisoning Facts Information Flyer was provided and Licensee's assistant was advised that beginning January 1, 2019 a new law (AB 2370) requires licensed homes and centers to share information on the risks and effects of lead exposure with enrolling and re-enrolling families.
LPA advised the licensee's assistants on Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS; the licensee's assistant stated they are understood. Licensee's assistants understands infants cannot sleep in car seats, swings or other items not intended for sleeping. LPA provided the Child Care Advocates Program email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov, so the licensee can request to be added to the distribution list to receive Quarterly Updates.
This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with the licensee's assistant. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and should remain posted for 30 days for parental review. Licensee's assistant was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for child care updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. Appeal rights provided during today's visit.
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