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Licensee 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 inspected the indoor and outdoor areas of the home. Indoor activity areas are living room, bedroom 1, and bathroom 1. Off limits areas in the home are kitchen, family room, bedroom 2, and bathroom 2. The home is with a fully fence both front yard and back yard and the front yard will be used for outdoor activity. LPA observed appropriate children’s play structure and toys. Licensee states she will be supervising the children while they participate in all outdoor activities. No bodies of water observed.
The home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of children in care. Licensee stated that there are no weapons such as firearm stored on the premises. Detergents, cleaning compounds, sharps, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored where they are inaccessible, out of reach of children. The home has no fireplace. LPA reminded Licensee that poisons need to be locked.
Licensee stated that the form of discipline to be used are talking and redirecting the children. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment. Licensee stated that she understands that the children have personal rights that cannot be waived or abridged regardless of consent or authorization from the child’s authorized representative.
LPA informed licensee that if she decides to not carry liability insurance for the Family Day Care, she will have to maintain in children’s file with an affidavit regarding liability insurance signed by each parent of the children that will be enrolled. |