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32 | LPA inspected the indoor and outdoor areas of the home. Off limits areas in the home are the kitchen and dining-room, Family-room, stairs case, downstairs bedroom and garage. The back yard is fenced and will be used for outdoor activity. Off limit area in back yard; sides of house in and around storage shield with lock. No open bodies of water observed.
The home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of children in care. Applicant stated that there are no weapons such as firearm stored on the premises. The home does not have any pets. Detergents, cleaning compounds, sharps, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored where they are inaccessible, out of reach of children. LPA reminded Applicant that poisons need to be locked.
Applicant stated that the form of discipline to be used are talking and redirecting the children. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Applicants stated that she understands that the children have personal rights that cannot be waived or abridged regardless of consent or authorization from the child’s authorized representative.
LPA went over the records that need to be maintained at the home with Applicant via LIC 311. Applicant is encouraged to visit the Department’s website at www.cdss.ca.gov [Shortcut: www.ccld.ca.gov] to access resources for Providers, Regulations, Online option to pay Annual License fee, Adoption of Laws, etc.
LPA informed Applicant that if she decides to not carry liability insurance for the Family Day Care, she will have to maintain in the children’s file an affidavits regarding liability insurance the form is be signed by each parent of the children that will be enrolled. LPA reviewed with Applicant the violations that would result in an immediate assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $500.
PA also discussed with the Applicant about the continuing requirements, which include but are not limited to the following topics: (1) Separating sick children when they show signs of illness; (2) Supervision of Children; (3) Capacity Options; (4) transportation of children; (5) Procedures for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Unusual Incidents/Injuries; (6) Safe Sleep; and (7) Healthy Beverages in Child Care.
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