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32 | The areas used for child care are located within the main living area of the residence and include the classroom, nap room, kitchen, and child- accessible bathroom. The fenced backyard is also available for outdoor activities and play. The off limits areas of the facility will contain master bedroom/ bathroom, upstairs attic, detached garage with bathroom, daughter’s room with an attached bathroom located near the children’s bathroom and both backyard shed. Off-limit areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed doors and/or supervision. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the home. Applicant has a full 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Preventative Health, current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified and expires 06/2028. Applicant has taken the required Mandated Reporter Training on 03/25/2026 and her certificate is valid for two years. Applicant stated that there are no weapons in the home. There is no fireplace in the facility. Supervision was discussed and applicant understands that children must be 100% supervised in unfenced yards and around bodies of water. Immediate Civil Penalty regulation and deficiencies were reviewed. There are no bodies of water on the premises of the facility.
Applicant 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, 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 reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA provided copies of forms for children's records.
LPA consulted applicant regarding the following topics; Type A vs. Type B deficiencies, complaints, LPA right to interview children without parental consent, civil penalties, incidental medical services, placement of detergents, placement of poisons, placement of medicines, announced vs. unannounced inspections, posting requirements, unusual incident reports, On-limits vs. Off-limit areas, licensing file management, fire drills, 80% supervision, 100% supervision, fingerprint clearances, advertising, mandated reporting best practices, and applicant’s responsibility to stay up to date on new law and regulations.
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