Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.23
GIANI FAMILY CHILD CARE
Sylmar, CA 91342
- Facility:
- 197419791
- Type:
- FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 17, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- California Community Care Licensing Division
- District office:
- Not listed
- License effective:
- Not found
- Capacity:
- 14
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionSeptember 3, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 9, 2024
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for GIANI FAMILY CHILD CARE from May 9, 2022 through September 3, 2025.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 3, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of October 3, 2025.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 4 local median in 91342
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.28
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023September 3, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023September 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 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 record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not completing an emergency drill once every six months Last drill conducted on 2/10/25 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Inspector notes
- 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 record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not completing an emergency drill once every six months Last drill conducted on 2/10/25 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to...
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(9)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 certification posted expired on 6/21/25 and licensee stated needs to call trainer for new card. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not providing certification during the inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
- Official code
- 102416(c)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Infant Safe Sleep (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. (1) Pacifiers shall be allowed in the crib or play yard if the following provisions are in place: (A) There shall not be anything attached to the pacifier. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA Rivera observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not removed the attached pacifiers on the 2 infants while sleeping which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102425(b)(1)(A) - 102425(b)(1)(A)
- Official code
- 102425(b)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA Rivera observation,, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having the 2A10BC fire extinguisher serviced annually or purchasede within the year which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 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 observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not conducting a disaster drill within the last 6 months (last drill 1/5/2022) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Inspector notes
- 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 observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not conducting a disaster drill within the last 6 months (last drill 1/5/2022) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights r...
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(9)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not completing the Mandated Reporter training and does not remember the last time she completed the trainihng which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel Records (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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102416.1(a) - 102416.1(a)
- Official code
- 102416.1(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 102423 Personal Rights (a)(2) (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights...(2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with the Licensee, Staff #1, and children, Child #1 was scratched by the Licensees dog in the home which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interview with the Licensee, Staff #1, and children, Child #1 was scratched by the Licensees dog in the home which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by June 16, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
- Official code
- 102423(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 102370 Criminal Record Clearance (d)(1) All individuals...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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation uncleared Adult #1 accesses the homes front yard when children are present, which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on observation uncleared Adult #1 accesses the homes front yard when children are present, which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 31, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
- Official code
- 102370(d)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 102370 Criminal Record Clearance (d)(1) (d) All individuals...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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview Adult #1 would access the homes bathroom/shower, side of the house and front yard, which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interview Adult #1 would access the homes bathroom/shower, side of the house and front yard, which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 10, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
- Official code
- 102370(d)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 102423 Personal Rights (a)(2) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee...To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview Adult #1 was selling drugs out of the RV in front of the daycare home, which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interview Adult #1 was selling drugs out of the RV in front of the daycare home, which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 10, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
- Official code
- 102423(a)(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 102417 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 there was an abundance of items outside of the RV in front of the daycare home, which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on observation there was an abundance of items outside of the RV in front of the daycare home, which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 17, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(d)(1) - 102417(d)(1)
- Official code
- 102417(d)(1)
No recorded violations in this report