| -The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed.
-Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes, and/or if you move from your home.
-Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. (use LIC624B for written report).
-Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department.
-Smoking is prohibited in a family childcare home.
-Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.
- No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines, and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.
-All adults living and working in the home shall be made aware of the Department's right to inspection authority, which includes but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults, and review documentation.
- Licensees shall reveal each facility license number in all advertisements, publications, or announcements with the intent to attract clients.
- Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster, and the Facility License are required to be posted.
Per Licensee day care currently carries liability insurance or a bond in accordance with the standard established by the Family Child Care statute. The law requires a Family Child Care provider to carry liability insurance or bond in the amount of $300,000 annually or to maintain the signed statement in the facility file. Signed statements (LIC282) shall be in the children’s files.
LPA consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Effects of Lead Exposure Flyer, Updated Patent’s Rights Poster with Complaint Hotline information, Capacity Handout (Small & Large) was provided during this inspection. LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates, and Provider Information Notices (PIN) on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov. LPA reviewed and issued the Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home (LIC 311D) and provided the following forms: Children forms/records, Facility forms/records, facility forms/ records, and Information to be posted in the Family Child Care Home.5/6
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