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32 | LPA advised, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. Mattresses shall be made specifically for the size crib or play yard in which they are placed.
LPA advised, cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles, objects, bumper pads shall not be used, and there shall be no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. Per Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c), LPA advised, baby walkers, bouncers, Johnny jumpers, trampolines, and saucer chairs are not permitted.
LPA discussed when a child shows signs of illness, he/she shall be separated from other children until the nature of the illness determined. If it is a communicable disease, he/she shall be separated from other children until the infectious stage is over. The Isolation area will be located in the corner of the play area.
Children will utilize the patio in the back yard to play. Outdoor play area was observed to be fenced, and Per applicant, when children are having outside time, they will ensure 100% supervision and never leave children unattended.
LPA discussed, the applicant shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care and always supervised. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day.
Applicant 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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