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: (4) 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed CLOROX bleach, GAIN detergent, Febreeze odor eliminator in an accessible closet in the hallway and hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, facial cleansing pads, and razors in the restroom. There were also knives accessible to children in care in the kitchen which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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: (4) 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA’s observed in dining room Charcoal lighter fluid- combat max roach killing gel and hot shot roach bait that was accessible to children in care. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not have a operable Carbon Monoxide detector. Licensee replaced the batteries to the equipment but the detector was not fully operational. This posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.