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32 | LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA observed barricaded
fireplace, gated kitchen, fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors. Off limit areas inside the home: kitchen, 3 rooms, one bathroom in a room, dining room, and garage. The home is clean and orderly, with heating/air conditioning, and ventilation for safety and comfort. There is sufficient toys, supplies, and equipment for the day care children. Applicant states that there are no weapons in the home and there is a pet (dog) and fully vaccinated. Off limit areas outside: both sides of the home and the barricaded area of the right side backyard. LPA observed barricaded AC unit in the back yard of the home. There were no bodies of water observed.
Forms of discipline to be used by Applicant: talking to children and redirection. Cleaning products, toxic
agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. LPA reminded Applicant that smoking,
baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes.
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 Applicant that fire/disaster drills
must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented.
Facility will provide the food to the children. Healthy Beverage requirements were discussed and copy is provided to the Applicant. Applicant was advised to label the food containers and any water bottles those are brought from the children home, with children names.
Applicant, Diana Gomez Tique, 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.
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