(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Staff #1 -Needs current TB record. Staff #2 - Needs current TB, MMR, TDAP/DTAP records.
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on assistant by LPA Dayna Chambers who reviewed the Guardian Roster record for the above facility; 2 assistants adults present were not eligible fingerprinted cleared for day care employees, and are listed as Home Care Aids and not associated under the Guardian Roster for the above facility, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [2] out of [2] staff assistants which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 10, 2026
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Higher 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: (3) Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation no gate at the bottom of staircase, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 staircase which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 23, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(3) - 102417(g)(3)
Official code
102417(g)(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Infant #1 and #2 the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 enrolled infants 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: (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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There was no proof of disaster drill conducted within the last 6 months and per Licensee, they have not conducted another drill. This poses/posed 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: (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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There was no proof of disaster drill conducted within the last 6 months and per Licensee, they have not conducted another drill. This poses/p...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 22, 2023
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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)
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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observe an infant in walker/saucer chair. LPA advise Licensee that walkers and saucer chairs is not safe and poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 15, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(10) - 102417(g)(10)
Official code
102417(g)(10)
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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: LPA did not observe mandated reporter training certificate for Licensee which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 6, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee stated that she did not have proof of a current CPR & 1st Aid training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 13, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Child's Records (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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Children's files are missing (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights LIC 9227 LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 9227- Infant sleep plan, 15-minute Infant Sleep Check. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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. Licensee was unable to locate a current CPR & First Aid card which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.