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All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach of children. Licensee states that any poisons are stored inside a locked pantry closet which is OFF LIMITS. LPA reminded the Licensee that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes.
The home has fully charged 2A10BC and 3A40BC fire extinguishers, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. The Licensee’s CPR and First Aid certificate is updated, renewed on 01/03/26, and expires on 01/03/28. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers on 03/27/26, which expires on 03/27/28, and a copy of the certification is on file. Licensee was reminded that Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First Aid certifications need to be renewed every two years. A copy of the licensee’s immunization is on file. Per Licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The Licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills every six months. Personnel records are available for review and contain all required forms. Children’s records are available for review and contain all required forms.
All cribs or play yards meet the safety standards. The cribs or play yards do not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping. The mattresses in the crib or play yards are firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate, fits tightly, and overlaps the underside of the mattresses. Each infant’s bedding is used for them only and cleaned weekly or before use by another infant. There are no loose articles and objects, bumper guards or objects hanging above or attached to the side of the cribs or play yards. Each infant under 12 months of age has an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan maintained in the file signed and dated by the infant’s authorized representative, including the infant’s sleeping position and documentation of 15-minute checks while sleeping.
Forms of discipline to be used by Licensee are redirecting and talking with the child. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature.
Also, discussed with the Licensee was isolation of sick children, supervision of children, staffing ratio and capacity, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute.
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