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FCC homes provide a home like setting.  \nMaking sure that the licensed FCC homes are providing safe care is the job of the licensing agency, the parents and the provider.  \n\n| HEALTH and SAFETY CHECKLIST\u003Cbr>You should check for basic health and safety practices in the home. Your FCC Provider, by state law and regulation, must do the following:\u003Cbr>■ Get a license from the local licensing agency.\u003Cbr>■ Provide care to no more than eight children (with no more than two children under age 2) or 14 children with an assistant (with no more than 3 children underage 2) .\u003Cbr>■ Make sure the home has heat in cold weather and is cool in hot weather.\u003Cbr>■ Keep detergents and cleaning products out of children’s reach.\u003Cbr>■ Make sure swimming pools are fenced or have a pool cover.\u003Cbr>■ Baby gates must block stairs in facilities when children less than five years old are in care.\u003Cbr>■ Store guns, other weapons, and poisons in locked areas.\u003Cbr>■ Have an emergency plan in case of fire or earthquake.\u003Cbr>■ Keep an emergency information card on every child in care.\u003Cbr>■ Keep a fire extinguisher and working smoke alarm in the FCC home.\u003Cbr>■ Provide a smoke free environment.\u003Cbr>■ Not use baby walkers, bouncers or similar items. | WHAT SHOULD THE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDE?\u003Cbr>You should get answers to these questions before placing your child in the home:\u003Cbr>● Is the home clean and safe?\u003Cbr>● Are there enough toys and games?\u003Cbr>● How will my child be disciplined? (Spanking, hitting, slapping, shaking and so forth are not permitted in licensed homes.)\u003Cbr>● What meals will my child be given?\u003Cbr>● How will the food I bring be stored and prepared?\u003Cbr>● Is there enough room (indoor and outdoor) for my child to play?\u003Cbr>● What activities are planned for my child?\u003Cbr>● How will my child be cared for when he or she gets sick?\u003Cbr>● How many other children will be in care?\u003Cbr>● What ages are the other children?\u003Cbr>● What are the sleeping/napping/rest arrangements?\u003Cbr>● How will I find out if my child is hurt or injured while in care? |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING WITH THE PROVIDER:\u003Cbr>● Setting times for arrival and pickup.\u003Cbr>● Bringing items from home (food, toys, change of diapers, change of clothes, toothbrush, infant furniture, and so forth).\u003Cbr>● Providing instructions for giving medicines or special food.\u003Cbr>● Providing telephone numbers for home, work, spouse’s work, doctor and neighbor.\u003Cbr>● Providing a list of names and telephone numbers of people who may pick up your child. |\n|  | GOOD CHILD CARE INCLUDES THESE THINGS:\u003Cbr>● A provider who provides warm and loving care and guidance for your child, and who works with you and your family to make sure your child grows and learns in the best way possible.\u003Cbr>● A home that keeps your child safe, secure, and healthy.\u003Cbr>● Activities that help your child grow mentally, physically, socially and emotionally.\u003Cbr>● Your involvement in your child’s care. |\n\nLIC 9212 (10/05) PAGE 1 OF 2  \n\n| WHAT ARE PARENTS’\u003Cbr>RESPONSIBILITIES?\u003Cbr>The California Department of Social Services licenses homes to provide child care, and wants you to understand the licensing laws and the ways in which you can check the quality of care your child receives. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| WHAT SHOULD PARENTS DO?\u003Cbr>Ask to see the FCC home license. Homes caring forchildren from more than one family must be licensed.\u003Cbr>Check the condition of the FCC home frequently. Parents have the legal right to “drop in” at any time care is being provided.\u003Cbr>Know your rights as a parent by reading and keeping the Notification of Parents’ Rights form.\u003Cbr>Make sure the Parents’ Rights Poster is displayed in the home.\u003Cbr>Watch how your","cbCaigj66Yc95wc9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigj66Yc95wc9","pdf",55290,"English","# HEALTH and SAFETY CHECKLIST\n## WHAT SHOULD THE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDE?\n## DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING WITH THE PROVIDER:\n## GOOD CHILD CARE INCLUDES THESE THINGS:\n# WHAT ARE PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES?\n## WHAT SHOULD PARENTS DO?\n# HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME","[{\"question\":\"What health and safety items must an FCC provider follow by law?\",\"answer\":\"The checklist includes licensing, child capacity limits, indoor comfort (heat/cooling), keeping cleaning products out of reach, pool safety, stair protection with baby gates, locked storage for guns and poisons, and having an emergency plan and child emergency information. 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