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32 | The licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Child and Infant First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Child and Infant First Aid and CPR expires on 10/2023. At 10:40 AM LPA did not observe EMSA stickers on the card issued by the Medic First Aid International (HSI) instructor. LPA confirmed with the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) that approved instructors by Medic First Aid International (HSI) provide EMSA stickers upon course completion whenever they teach a child care provider. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles for the Licensee was readily available during today's inspection. Licensee has taken the Mandated Reporter Training. There are first aid supplies available in the hallway closet and off-limit garage. LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children.
Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a wall heater in the bedroom hallway and near the front door. LPA observed the gas pipers to the heaters have been capped off. Licensee uses an AC/heat unit for ventilation. Storage areas for poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible. LPA observed them under the kitchen sink with a child safety latch making it inaccessible to children in care.
Licensee, Blanca Sanchez was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, Blanca Sanchez and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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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