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Licensee is reminded that it must be completed every two years. Children’s and staff records were reviewed and found to be incomplete. LPA obtained an updated facility roster and observed that required postings were visible and accessible to parents/guardians.The provider was reminded of the following: reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; maintaining children’s records according to regulation; posting all required forms; and that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment used must be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan’s Law, and LPA provided the website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.
LPA reviewed the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Childcare Home, including children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and required postings.A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff and other individuals requiring caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home—including volunteers—must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer an existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in the licensed Family Childcare Home. A civil penalty of $100 minimum per day, up to $500 maximum per day/per person, will be assessed if this regulation is violated.LPA discussed safe sleep regulations and provided the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as a resource:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep
LPA reviewed with the Licensee how to properly log safe sleep checks. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, Licensee was referred to the Evaluator Manual, Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Childcare Homes, Section 102417. Information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was provided, including the USDOJ toll free ADA Information Line: (800) 514 0301 (voice) or (800) 514 0383 (TTY), and the publication “Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the ADA,” available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
See LIC 809D for deficiencies cited. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in recitation and/or civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Licensee. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility, and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.
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