102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity (d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or (2) More than twelve and up to fourteen children only if the criteria in Section 1597.465 of the Health and Safety Code are met. (b) No more than three infants are cared for during any time when more than 12 children are being cared for. This requirement is not met as evidenced by interviews and record reviews which revealed on 3/17/26 the facility was out of ratio with at least 5 infants in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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(1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or (2) More than twelve and up to fourteen children only if the criteria in Section 1597.465 of the Health and Safety Code are met. (b) No more than three infants are cared for during any time when more than 12 children are being cared for. This requirement is not met as evidenced by interviews and record reviews which revealed on 3/17/26 the facility was out of ratio with at least 5 infants in care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 20, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102416.5(d)(1)(2)(b) - 102416.5(d)(1)(2)(b)
Official code
102416.5(d)(1)(2)(b)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
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102416.3 Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care.
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(6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care.
102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Interviews, observations, and records reviewed which revealed the licensee does not reside in the home at least five days per week which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Interviews, observations, and records reviewed which revealed the licensee does not reside in the home at least five days per week which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
102370-Criminal Record Clearance (d)All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department... This requirement is not met as evidenced by interviews which revealed that an uncleared adult was allowed to work and supervise children at the family child care home without first obtaining a criminal record clearance as required.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by interviews which revealed that an uncleared adult was allowed to work and supervise children at the family child care home without first obtaining a criminal record clearance as required.
102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity (a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: interviews, record reviews and licensee admission which confirmed the licensee’s family childcare was over capacity by 3 children on 3/17/26. This poses a potential Health & Safety risk to children in care.
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interviews, record reviews and licensee admission which confirmed the licensee’s family childcare was over capacity by 3 children on 3/17/26. This poses a potential Health & Safety risk to children in care.
102423(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee... These rights include (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: a child napping in the on limit bathroom was observed by LPAs.
Inspector notes
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: a child napping in the on limit bathroom was observed by LPAs.
Staffing Ratio and Capacity (d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 5 infants in care at one time, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.