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32 | LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. Licensees state that they do not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are in the garage, an off limit area and are inaccessible to children. Licensee states they provide breakfast, lunch, snack, and sometimes a light dinner depending on how many children stay until closing time. Licensees have a first aid kit in the home. Licensee states that nobody smokes, and they understands that smoking is prohibited in the home.
Licensees state that they do not administer any medications to the day care children. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was briefly discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
Supervision of children was discussed with licensees, and they understand that they must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensees understands their capacity/ratio options and they understand that they cannot have more than 14 children present in the home. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the kitchen if necessary due to illness or communicable disease and contact parent right away. Licensee states that they do not transport any day care children. Licensees understand that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping.
Licensees were 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. |