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32 | There is a working phone at the facility. The fire extinguisher meets 2A10BC requirements. Carbon monoxide detector was not available in the home. The smoke detector was tested and is operational. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. Heating and ventilation equipment were reviewed. Heating/air vents were located near ceiling. Exhaust vent in living room does not transmit hot air. LPA advised applicant that the living room fireplace requires a screen or should be barricaded. Applicant states there are NO firearms, weapons, or ammunition in the home. The applicant has age-appropriate toys and equipment available.
Pediatric CPR and First Aid expire 6/17/25. Preventative health practices course (with lead poison prevention training) completed 6/11/23. Mandated reporter training completed 6/10/23, expires 6/10/25. LPA reminded applicant that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certifications must be renewed every two years. Staff /resident immunization requirements were met. All required health/safety and facility-related documents were visibly posted.
The applicant 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 reviewed the following resources and information with applicant:
· LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information required to be posted
· New provider packet, including unusual incident reporting procedures
· Rules related to children’s personal rights, child abuse, and prohibiting of corporal punishment
· Rules prohibiting smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats. Also, allowed/prohibited uses of car seats.
· Use of all equipment only as intended by the manufacturer
· Shaken Baby Syndrome and SIDS
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