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Concerns:
Discussion of Inspection Authority of the Department
On November 19, 2024, the assistants providing care and supervision for the children did not know the inspection authority of the Department when the LPAs presented their proper identification for the annual inspection. Per 102391(a), Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation of, the regulations adopted by the Department governing family child care homes, and in accordance with Section 102396.
Discussion of Operation of a Family Child Care Home
On November 19, 2024, the assistants disclosed to the LPAs that the licensee was not home and the LPAs had to call the licensee as they were in a different area of the home that was off limits and not providing care and supervision to the children. Per 102417(a), The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day.
The Licensee representative agreed to adhere to the staffing ratio and capacity for the home. Licensee was provided with the ratio chart providing during this meeting. The licensee agreed that they will ensure they are present and involved in the care and supervision of the children in care. The licensee will ensure there is an assistant present to provide care and supervision when the licensee is temporarily away from providing the primary care and supervision for the children. In addition, the licensee will ensure their assistants understands the authority of the Department and in their absence must be knowledgeable of the Title 22 regulations and remain in compliance at all times.
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