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Per licensee, there are no firearm in the home. LPA observed a wall furnace which is attached to the wall and made inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector. There are stairs in the home that are made inaccessible to children. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children. LPA reminded that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family child care homes.
OUTDOOR SPACE: LPA toured the outdoor area. LPA observed a fully fenced and safe backyard for children in care. LPA also observed age appropriate toys for children to play with. On the right side of facility, there is a wooden gate that will kept locked at all times. LPA did not observe any bodies of water in the backyard. Children will be using the backyard and a park near the facility for outdoor activity. LPA discussed with license that there needs to be 100% supervision when outside of the facility. Licensee stated they will not provide transportation for children and understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles.
LPA discussed and reminded licensee day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Small Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that Licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours. All documents have been reviewed for the increase of capacity application.
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LPA provided the main office number for the Oakland Regional Child Care office (510) 622-2602. Licensees are to call and report injuries or unusual incidents within 24 hours of knowledge of occurrence. Licensees are to review the form (LIC 624B) to follow up in writing within 7 days of the injury/unusual incident.
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. |