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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed there was no approved safety pool cover meeting ASTM International Standard F1346-23, or an alarm meeting ASTM International Standard F2208 that sounds upon detecting entry into the water; a life ring with a minimum diameter of 17 inches that is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, was not present; a rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet was also missing; and there was no daily log verifying checks of safety features and equipment prior to opening the facility, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed there was no approved safety pool cover meeting ASTM International Standard F1346-23, or an alarm meeting ASTM International Standard F2208 that sounds upon detecting entry into the water; a life ring with a minimum diameter of 17 inches that is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, was not present; a rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet was also missing; and there was no daily log verifying checks of safety features...
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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the pool gate not self-closing which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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 6, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(5)(A) - 102417(g)(5)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(5)(A)
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 in which both the licensee and the assistant had expired CPR/FirstAid certification which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observations, there is an in-ground pool and jacuzzi located in accessible backyard with NO fence or pool covering. Licensee stated the pool covering was removed by husband yesterday. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 14, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(5) - 102417(g)(5)
Official code
102417(g)(5)
Medium 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: LPA observed in accessible kitchen 2 drawers with multiple butter knives, metal kebab skewers, metal meat pounder, vegetable and fruit peeler and wine cork screws. Underneath kitchen sink were disinfecting wipes, Febreze air kitchen odor and Great Value disinfectant spray underneath kitchen sink with NO safety latches. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 15, 2023
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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: Staff training
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(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA records review and Licensee interview, Licensee does not have Mandated Reporter Training and TB. Assistant does not have LIC9052, LIC508 and a copy of Assistant's driver's license. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 15, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102416.1(a) - 102416.1(a)
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102416.1(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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(a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA records review and Licensee interview, child #1 does not have LIC627, ID, 15-minute sleep logs and LIC9227, child #2 does not have LIC9227 and 15-minute sleep logs, child #3 does not have LIC613A, LIC627, LIC995A and LIC282, child #4 does not have LIC700, LIC627, LIC9150 and LIC995A, child #5 does not have LIC613, LIC9227, 15-minute sleep logs and Immunization Records and child #6 does not have LIC627. the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in out of which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.