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32 | Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes, Section 102417. 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 toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (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.
LPA toured inside the home and observed adequate materials, toys, and play equipment for the children. The Applicant has nine (9) napping cots, four (4) pack and plays, five (5) high chairs and six (6) booster chairs available for children's use. Off limits inside of the home are: living room, master bedroom, master bathroom, and laundry room. The home is orderly and safe for day care children. There is a fireplace located in the main day care room that is properly screened and barricaded to be inaccessible to children. The Applicant states that the fireplace will not be used while children are in care. LPA advised the Applicant to consider a baby gate between the dining room and the kitchen to assist with keeping children in the on-limits areas of the home. The kitchen is considered on-limits for the children, however the living room next to it is not. Applicant states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home.
The outside area of the home was inspected today and observed to be fenced in and safe for day care children. The Applicant states that she has a play structure that should be installed on Monday (12/26) and LPA advised that it is securely fastened to the ground when installed. There is an AC unit located outside that LPA advised should be barricaded to be made inaccessible to children. LPA additionally advised that water fountain located outside is filled with rocks so it does not accumulate water. The Applicant additionally states that she has various outdoor toys, such as bikes, painting and gardening materials that are still located at her FCCH in Los Gatos. Off limits areas outside of the home include: detached garage, front yard, and everything outside of fenced space for children. The Applicant states that she plans to access the outside area through the door located in her living room. There were no outdoor bodies of water observed during todays inspection. |