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32 | The home is equipped with a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector (located at the top of the stairs), working telephone, and first aid supplies. The applicant completed the preventative health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition, but not the new requirement for the lead poisoning prevention training. The applicant completed the online portion of the CPR and First Aid training and was issued a certificate that expires on 1/20/24. The licensee has completed the mandated reporter training. LPM reviewed all of the forms required for the children's files, facility file, posting and other information related to Licensing and the care of children, and left copies with the applicant. LPM advised that applicant of where to obtain additional copies of the forms. LPM observed a board near the front entrance, which the applicant advised will be for the documents that are required to be posted. LPM advised the applicant that the board must always be in a place that is visible to the public.
LPM reviewed children's personal rights and the applicant advised that she understands that children's personal rights should not be violated and no corporal punishment. LPM discussed supervision of children, capacity/ratio options, transportation of children, and requirements for an assistant/substitute. LPM reminded the applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family child care homes. LPM reviewed fire/earthquake drill information, and how to complete the drill log. LPM demonstrated how to fill out the immunization record for children's files, discussed the applicant's responsibility to ensure the records are up to date and have discussions with parents/guardians if they are not, and advised that it does not need to be done if children are enrolled in school. LPM reminded the applicant to review and follow current COVID-19 guidelines, and to report any injuries requiring medical attention or unusual incidents, including COVID-19 exposures and positive results at the facility. LPM provided the main office number for the Oakland Regional Child Care office for the applicant to call and report injuries or unusual incidents, and reviewed the form to follow up in writing within 7 days of the injury/unusual incident. The applicant was encouraged to periodically review regulations, guidelines and PINS on the website www.ccld.ca.gov.
Licensee 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPM verified that the applicant, and all other adults living in the home, have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the license. Licensee was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter. The licensee was reminded that the mandated reporter training needs to be renewed every 2 years, at www.mandatedreporterca.com. |