| LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required.
During inspection of Licensee and staff records, LPA observed that Licensee and Assistant 1 (A1) had completed a First Aid/CPR course that was not through an approved training provider. Citation has been issued. LPA informed Licensee that they must complete a Pediatric First Aid/CPR course given by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or an approved trainer through the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA). Licensee and A1 are to complete the required training courses and submit completion certificates to the Department.
Upon review of Licensee’s and staff records, LPA observed that Licensee did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Citation has been issued. Licensee is to submit a valid Mandated Reporter Training Certificate to the Department.
A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.
LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2).
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.
LPA discussed 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.
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