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Around 8:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) asked the licensee whether she was providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) to children in care, and the licensee stated that she was not.
LPA discussed the Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy with the licensee. LPA advised the licensee that 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
LPA inspected the cabinets and storage areas throughout the on-limit portions of the home, including the living room, dining room, playroom, kitchen, and Bedroom #3. No hazardous materials, cleaning supplies, medications, or other toxic substances were observed to be accessible to children during today's inspection. LPA tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and verified that both were functioning properly. Per the licensee, firearms are stored at the facility; however, they are secured in a locked firearm cabinet located in an off-limit area that is inaccessible to children in care. The home is equipped with a working telephone, a fully stocked first aid kit, a pull-down fire alarm system, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that meets the standards established by the State Fire Marshal. The fireplace located in the dining room is equipped with a protective barricade/screen to prevent children's access.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
At 8:30 a.m., LPA requested and reviewed the files of three (3) children in care and one (1) staff file. All children's files contained the required Parent Notification—Additional Children in Care, Identification and Emergency Information, Parents' Rights, and Medical Consent forms. The staff file contained the required Health Records, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, and Employee Rights. During the review, LPA Woods also reviewed the health records of the licensee, staff, and children and verified that the licensee is in compliance with applicable childcare immunization requirements.
At 9:15 a.m., LPA inspected the backyard area and confirmed that there were no pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water present. The outdoor play area includes play equipment and outdoor furniture, including, ride-on cars, tricycles, balls, an easel, playhouse, swing, slides, crawling tunnel, benches, and tables. The backyard is fully fenced and was observed to be free of defects and dangerous conditions. A canopy provides shade and protection from harmful sunlight during outdoor play. The backyard also contains a shed that is secured with a lock to prevent children from accessing the equipment and tools stored inside.
See 809-C.
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