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Per licensee, there are no firearm in the home. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room which has been made inaccessible to children to care. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children. LPA reminded that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family child care homes.
OUTDOOR SPACE: LPA toured the outdoor area and observed a fully fenced and safe backyard for children in care. LPA observed age appropriate toys for children to play with. Licensee stated she is updating her backyard, specifically adding a outdoor shed on the left side of the backyard and updated the floor in the backyard. Licensee stated she is currently not using the backyard for outdoor activity until construction of the backyard is completed. Licensee stated they should complete the construction in two weeks.
LPA discussed and reminded licensee day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Large Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours. All documents have been reviewed for the increase of capacity application. The Licensee was reminded that an assistant is needed with a large family child care home license, and whenever an assistant is not present, the licensee will comply with the capacity requirements for a small family child care home.
For licensing updates email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list.
Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. *CON'T ON PAGE 3*
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