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32 | LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher (3A40BC), working smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced front and backyard. Applicants state that they do not have any weapons/ammunition in the home. Applicants have a corn snake that is kept in an enclosure in an off limits bedroom of the home. Applicants state that they will provide snacks and lunch to the day care children. Applicants understand that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored.
Cleaning Products, toxic agents, medications, and sharp objects were inaccessible to children. Applicants state that any poisons are stored in the locked shed in the backyard. LPA reminded Applicants that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. Applicant states that they will not administer any medication to the children at this time. Applicants state that a child will be isolated in the on limits bedroom if necessary due to illness or communicable disease. Applicants have a First Aid kit with a touchless thermometer in the home.
Forms of discipline to be used by Applicant: talking to children and time-out. Applicants understand 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 Applicants that fire/disaster drills must be practiced at least once every 6 months and documented.
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.
Applicants were 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 Applicants, 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. Prelicensing Entrance Checklist – Family Child Care Homes (LIC 9280) was provided to the Applicants. |