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32 | Licensee states that she does not have any weapons or pets in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, sharp objects and other similar items were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home.
Drinking water is readily available for children in the home via individual water bottles. LPA observed water bottles labeled with children's names. Bottles are refilled using filtered water. Licensee states that she provides meals to the children. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored.
LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on 01/09/2025. LPA obtained a copy of the children's roster. Seven children’s files were reviewed during today's inspection and found to be current with the required forms. Licensee has liability insurance and LPA verified valid coverage. Licensee is not caring for any infants at this time.
LPA reviewed 2 assistant's files for the required forms. Licensee and assistant have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification with an expiration date of 07/30/2025 . Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expires on 03/04/2026. Licensee stated that both assistants can only speak Vietnamese and do not speak English. Assistants are exempt from completing the training at this time. Assistants have proof of immunization for measles, pertussis and influenza.
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.
Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, and she understands that she or a qualified adult must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. LPA discussed the requirement for Licensee to be present at the facility 80 percent of the hours the facility is in operation and that temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day.
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