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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kassandra Medrano conducted an annual required continuation inspection which included a toured the home and yard, and a review of the required day-care forms with the licensee's today. Present in the home are the two licensees, and 10 children. Capacity and ratio requirements of children were observed in compliance today. A review of records indicates that all adults working or living in the home who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Day-care area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age-appropriate toys and equipment for the children. No baby walkers, bouncers, exercausers, etc. allowed to be used during day-care hours. Home has proper lighting and ventilation. Home has a working telephone, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Licensee states there are no bodies of water on the property. There are no detergents, or cleaning products easily accessible to day-care children. Licensee states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. The yard is fenced. Licensee’s CPR and First Aid has expired, and showed proof of enrollment into a CPR class. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every six months and properly logged. Licensee provides daily snacks and parents are required to bring their children lunch. Isolation of sick children reviewed/discussed. Children’s roster was reviewed and is complete and up to date. Children's files were reviewed and are complete. Supervision and transportation of children was discussed. The licensees do not have day-care insurance and has parent affidavit in all children’s files. Capacity options were reviewed. Licensee understands that care cannot be provided for more than the capacity as stated on the license. Requirements for reporting suspected child abuse was discussed, as well as reporting requirements for unusual incidences. All required postings are properly posted (License/Parent’s Rights poster/Emergency Disaster Plan and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist). |