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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed water collected inside of fountain in the on limits outdoor area and a small running fountain in the front yard along path children use to enter the home. Per record review, License was cited for accessible fountain running and filled with water on 04/19/2024. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(g) - 102417(g)
Official code
102417(g)
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited. While touring the home, LPA observed Lysol spray (in accessible bathroom on top of toilet), medication (in accessible pantry), and sharp objects (inside accessible drawer in kitchen) in on the limit areas of the home. This is poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 10, 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and they have not conducted a diaster drill since 2024. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 10, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the tour LPA observed a baby activity table. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 28, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(10) - 102417(g)(10)
Official code
102417(g)(10)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and LPA observed a play yard with a blanket, clips, bassinet and a play yard toy bar installed. Per licensee, Child 1 (C1) has a hard time sleeping on the hard mattress. This is 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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed a water fountain in the on limits outdoor area. Water fountain was observed to be running and filled with water during the inspection which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 20, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(g) - 102417(g)
Official code
102417(g)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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: (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 observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Licensee, fire extinguisher was purchased in 2022 and has not been professionally serviced which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 29, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code
102417(g)(1)
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 record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Licensee, a disaster drill has not been completed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 as the Licensee did not have proof of completion for the required Mandated Reporter Training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 29, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Licensee did not have proof of immuniztion for measles, pertussis, influenza, and a TB clearance or risk assessment which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 29, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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HSC 1597.622(c) - 1597.622(c)
Official code
1597.622(c)
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 as the Licensee did not have proof of completion for the required Preventative Health and Safety Practices and had an expired Pediatric First Aid and Certification (expired on 01/06/2020) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 29, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 children's records (C2 and C4) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.