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32 | The Fire Marshal granted fire clearance on May 18, 2022, and designated the second story and garage as off-limits to children in care. The licensee owns the home and carries liability insurance through Markel. According to the licensee, there are no firearms in the home. Disaster drills were last conducted on June 10, 2026. All required licensing documents were posted and visible for public review.
The licensee and all adults living in the home are following immunization laws pertaining to day care providers. Children’s files were reviewed and found to be complete and in good order. The licensee’s assistant is fingerprint cleared; however, the licensee did not associate the assistant with the facility. The facility roster was also reviewed, and a copy was obtained.
The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires on September 27, 2027. Mandated Reporter Training was completed and expires on June 26, 2026. The assistant does not have a First Aid/CPR certification; however, their Mandated Reporter certificate expires on February 9, 2028. LPA reminded the licensee that both Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid must be renewed every two years. LPA also reminded the licensee that baby bouncers and drop-down cribs are not permitted in family child care homes.
Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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