Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements. A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features:An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: This requirement was not met as evidenced by:the pool and hot tub are not enclosed by a barrier that isolates it form the home which is a potential risk to the safety of children in care.
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 was not met as evidenced by: licensee had 2 infants, 1 school aged child and 5 preschool aged children in care without an assistant present which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 19, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(e) - 102416.5(e)
Official code
102416.5(e)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
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1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I) Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements.A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements:The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: In addition to the characteristics described in subparagraph (A), at least one of the following: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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Alarm did not sound during visit which is a potential risk to the health and safety od children in care.
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In addition to the characteristics described in subparagraph (A), at least one of the following: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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Alarm did not sound during visit which is a potential risk to the health and safety od children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 19, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(B) - 1596.814(a)(1)(B)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(B)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
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Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements.A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: 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. Licensee life ring was not Coast Guard approved which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 19, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(2)(A) - 1596.814(a)(2)(A)
Official code
1596.814(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements.A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use.A rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensees pole was adjustable and not a fixed length which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Criminal Record Clearance 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: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Kevin Davis is residing in the home and has not received fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.