Staffing Ratio and Capacity. If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section above as LPA observed one assistant caring for 10 children which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 11, 2024
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 102416.5(e) - 102416.5(e)
Official code
102416.5(e)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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Operation of a Family Child Care Home. The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed cleaning products in unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink which poses an immediate risk to children in care.
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having a EMSA approved infant/pediatric CPR/first aid training certification, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 8, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one infants were found to be sleeping in their car seat, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 8, 2024
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 102425(h) - 102425(h)
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102425(h)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived...These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one child over two years old was sleeping in a car seat with the harness on, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review it was determined that an uncleared adult, Bridgette Ekow, was caring for the children which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 25, 2024
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
Official code
102370(d)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review it was determined that licensee did not have proof of immunizations, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 26, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102418(a) - 102418(a)
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102418(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
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(A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall be kept at the family child care home. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review it was determined that licensee did not have proof that fire/disaster drills were conducted within the last 6 months.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 26, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(A) - 102417(A)
Official code
102417(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
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On or before March 30, 2018 a person who... is a licensed child daycare provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child daycare facility shall complete the mandated report training... and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review it was determined the licensee does not have a current mandated reporter certificate which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.