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Observation
LPA conducted CARE Tools for this annual inspection, which include Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Facility Administration, Records, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personnel Rights for compliance with all licensing statutes, regulations, and interim licensing Standards, and results were documented on the tool.
Records review
The Licensee did not have current CPR and First Aid certifications expired on 10/23/2023, nor the child abuse training certificate, expired on 1/28/2021. The licensee was not able to provide the fire and disaster drills log for review. The licensee stated that she understood that a fire drill must be done at least once every six months.
LPA reviewed children files. Documents of Immunization records, notification of parents’ rights, consent of emergency medical treatment, affidavit regarding liability insurance and sleeping log were not maintained in children’s files. The facility did not maintain the child care facility roster.
During today’s inspection, all adults present or residing in the home have criminal record clearances required by the Department. 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.
Discussion
Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, who understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options. Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle but she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.
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