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32 | LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher (3A40BC), working combo smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. Applicant states that she does not have any weapons/ammunition in the home. Applicant states that she has one dog (Cockapoo) that she will keep in the off limit upstairs areas during day care hours. Applicant states that her dog is licensed and vaccinated. Applicant states that she provides breakfast, lunch, and PM snack to the day care children. Applicant understands that any food or drink brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored.
Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. Applicant states that any poisons will be kept in the off limits attached garage. LPA reminded Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. Applicant states that a child will be isolated in the main classroom area if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Applicant has a First Aid kit with a touchless thermometer in the home. Applicant states that she does not transport children via vehicle and that she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.
Forms of discipline to be used by Applicant: talking to children. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. LPA informed the Applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented.
Applicant states that she will not administer any medication to the children at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
Liliana Puentes, Applicant, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
LPA reviewed with Liliana Puentes, Applicant, the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Prelicensing Entrance Checklist – Family Child Care Homes (LIC 9280) was provided to the Applicant.
A fire safety inspection approval was received from the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety on September 24, 2024. |