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32 | LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher (2A10BC), working combo smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, and fenced patio area. There is a swimming pool within the complex that is adequately fenced with a self-latching gate. Applicant states that the swimming pool is only for residents of the complex. Applicant states that she does not have any pets or weapons/ammunition in the home. Applicant states that all food brought from home will be labeled with each child's name and properly stored. Applicant states that nobody smokes and she understands that smoking is prohibited in the home.
Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. Applicant states that there are no poisons in the home. LPA reminded Applicant that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. Applicant states that a child will be isolated in the one of the bedrooms if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Applicant has a First Aid kit with a touchless thermometer in the home.
Forms of discipline to be used by Applicant: positive discipline/talking to children. Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. LPA informed the Applicant that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented.
Applicant states that she will not administer any medication to the children at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
Mara Hendrielle Oliveira Menezes, 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.
LPA reviewed with Mara Hendrielle Oliveira Menezes, Applicant, the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. |