A licensed family daycare home with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with the following requirements: An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use. The alarm shall be compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: licensee unable to provide proof of the alarm being compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(B)(ii) - 1596.814(a)(B)(ii)
Official code
1596.814(a)(B)(ii)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
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A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with the following: A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Licensee stating she has not performed daily inspections of the drowning prevention safety features before opening the facility.
A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with the following: An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 29, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(i) - 1596.814(a)(i)
Official code
1596.814(a)(i)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
1596.814(a)(B)(ii)(I) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with the following requirements: An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use. The alarm shall be compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 29, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(B)(ii) - 1596.814(a)(B)(ii)
Official code
1596.814(a)(B)(ii)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with the following: The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: A life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard and a rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 29, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(2)(A)(B) - 1596.814(2)(A)(B)
Official code
1596.814(2)(A)(B)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with the following: A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.