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32 | The Applicant states that for discipline of the children, she will talk verbally with the child and use redirection as needed. The Applicant states that she may consider creating a calming corner for the children as well. LPA advised that if utilized, the recommended duration for "time out" is 1 minute per year of age for the child.
The Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Children should not be left for extended periods of time in furniture such as a high chair or play pen. LPA discussed isolation of sick children with the Applicant and she states that if a child were to start feeling sick at her home that she would isolate the child near the downstairs restroom with a napping cot, until the parent/guardian arrives to pick-up. LPA discussed isolation strategies and utilizing a baby gate for further isolation if the sick child needs access to the restroom due to symptoms.
LPA additionally discussed supervision of children, unusual incidents (LIC624B), and requirements for additional staff/ adults living in the home. The Applicant states that she does not plan to transport children and understands that she must be home at least 80% of the time FCCH is open.
LPA reviewed small family child care home capacity requirements with the Applicant and provided copy of 102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity from California Code of Regulations. LPA advised the Applicant that infants are children under 2 years of age. The Applicant understands the requirements of one child in kindergarten or elementary school and at least one child age six for capacity of eight (complete LIC9150). There should never be more than four infants present at the FCCH.
LPA reviewed with the Applicant LIC 311D- Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. LPA discussed required postings with Applicant and provided copies of Parents Rights bulletin (PUB394) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148). LPA discussed Provider Information Notices (PINs). LPA additionally reviewed CCLD website and online annual fee payment.
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