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...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) observed that licensee was alone with nine (9) children in care. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 29, 2026
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Official CA class
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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(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) observed some medicated cough drops, three spray bottles with cleaning solution, three pairs of scissors, three kitchen knives, and some diaper rash ointment/cream within reach of children. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights to 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: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that licensee was alone with ten (10) children in care. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: 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. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed lotions, skin ointments, insect repellant on the kitchen table and on a low shelf in the kitchen. LPA observed Clorox wipes and cleaning spray under the bathroom sink. LPA observed a large bottle of mopping solution as well as bottles of shampoo on the floor of the walk in shower inside of the bathroom. LPA observed lotions, diaper rash medication inside of a basket on the floor in the bathroom, within reach of children. LPA observed stacked plastic bins and toys, which were a tipping hazard in the living room.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 6, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g) - 102417(g)
Official code
102417(g)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
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Pool Safety (a) 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: 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. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that the the pool fence did not completely surround the in-ground pool, as several windows around the house were only partially fenced and the exterior garage door and back gate allowed access to the pool. LPA observed that the pool gate was missing a key lockable device at least 60 inches from the ground. LPA observed that the pool did not have a safety pool cover or pool alarm. LPA observed that licensee did not have a life ring or rescue pole with body hook with the appropriate specificiations. LPA observed that licensee was not conducting a daily inspection of the pool nor was she maintaining a log.
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Pool Safety (a) 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: 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. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that the the pool fence did not completely surround the in-ground pool, as several windows around the house were only partially fenced and the exterior garage door and back gate allowed access to the pool. LPA observed that the pool gate was missing a key lockable device at least 60 inches from the ground. LPA observed that the pool did not have a safety pool cover or pool alarm. LPA observed that licensee did not have a life ring or rescue pole with body hook with the appropriate specificiations. LPA observed that licensee was not conducting a daily...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 20, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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HSC 1596.814(a) - 1596.814(a)
Official code
1596.814(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following: 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. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that licensee was not documenting the 15 minute safe sleep checks for the four (4) infants in care. LPA also observed blankets, pillows, and toys inside of the cribs where infants were sleeping. LPA observed the LIC 9227 form was missing for the infant in care that was under 1 year of age.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 6, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102425(j)(2) - 102425(j)(2)
Official code
102425(j)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
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Personnel Requirements (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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that licensee and Assistant #1 had only completed online training for Pediatric CPR/First Aid.
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation of knives that were accessible to children in care. During the inspection, the children were eating and placed in high chairs or sitting on the child size table with licensee present. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 29, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g) - 102417(g)
Official code
102417(g)
Medium concern: Environmental health
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. (A)Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the pool is not in use. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation that the pool gate only self-latched sometimes depending upon the distance of the open gate. The door leading to pool area has two locking mechanisms. One that is on the top of the patio door way. Licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal right...
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. (A)Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 29, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(5)(A) - 102417(g)(5)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(5)(A)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home (3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on children #1, #2, #3 and #9 are missing the required form during reviewing of children's files. The licensee did not comply with the section cited which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 29, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(m)(3) - 102417(m)(3)
Official code
102417(m)(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with licensee, the 15 minute infant sleep is not documented. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above with all three infants in care. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.