(b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observations by LPA and LPM today, the living room, family room, the kitchen and an off-limits bedroom continues to be scattered with substantial
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the dining table was cluttered with miscellaneous items and mail. In the living and family rooms, the couch contained additional mail, and numerous toys were scattered throughout both areas, creating a disorganized environment. The kitchen counters were covered with dishes, pans, and miscellaneous items, while boxes of food were stacked in the corner. The kitchen table and island were also cluttered with additional pots and pans. In the backyard, several toys were worn out and require disposal or replacement, and children’s furniture located outside needs cleaning and proper organization. Additionally, an off-limits room was found open and filled with children’s toys, furniture, and miscellaneous items, obstructing access and preventing safe passagenwhich poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the dining table was cluttered with miscellaneous items and mail. In the living and family rooms, the couch contained additional mail, and numerous toys were scattered throughout both areas, creating a disorganized environment. The kitchen counters were covered with dishes, pans, and miscellaneous items, while boxes of food were stacked in the corner. The kitchen table and island were also cluttered with additional pots and pans. In the backyard, several toys were worn out and require disposal or replacement, and children’s furniture located outside needs cleaning and proper organization. Additionally, an off-limits room was found open and filled with children’s toys, furniture, and miscellaneo...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 23, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(b) - 102417(b)
Official code
102417(b)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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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: (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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed in the kitchen medication that was left out on the counters and in the restoom cleaning compounds, and laundry detergen which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 23, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Low concern: Administrative posting
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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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee stated she has not completed a fire drill log which poses a potential health, safety or personal rightsisk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 23, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home (8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee stated she does not have a children's roster which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 23, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home (7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Three children were in care and licensee did not have two of the children's file that were in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed items stored on top of the office desk that could potentially fall over children in care. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 26, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(b) - 102417(b)
Official code
102417(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee and assistant have expired certification and have not renewed it from the last time it was completed. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.