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32 | The new provider packet was reviewed with the applicant including information on immunization, child abuse reporting, car seat laws, shaken baby syndrome, SIDS,and the effects of lead poisoning. Applicant was also reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall not be permitted during daycare operation. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. Applicant Ahmadi states they are aware that interference with a child’s daily functions, physical or mental abuse and corporal punishment is not permitted. LPA and applicant discussed California Megan’s Law and LPA provided the link www.meganslaw.ca.gov.
LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with the applicant, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
Licensee was reminded of the staffing/capacity ratios for Large Family Child Care Homes. Twelve (12) children, no more than 4 infants (birth to 24 months) and 8 older children over the age of 2. A qualified assistant (age 14 or older) is required. For fourteen (14) children, no more than 3 infants (birth to 24 months) and 11 older children; at least 2 school age, 1 child at least age 6, 1 child enrolled in and attending kindergarten or elementary school. Written parent notification is required when caring for more than 12 children. When there isn't a qualified assistant, licensee must follow Small Family Home Child Care Regulations.
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, 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 minimum/day up to $500 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if the regulation is violated.
LPA provided the applicant with the following: Child Care Advocates email address of childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. |