The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of employees, volunteers that require fingerprinting and non-client adults residing in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: At 1:35pm, while touring "off limit" area, Licensee stated and admitted that adult #1 was present in bedroom #3. Adult #1 was cited on 07/10/24, for not having fingerprint clearance. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Criminal Record Clearance (k) The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of employees, volunteers that require fingerprinting and non-client adults residing in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA Calderon and Sanchez observated male adult entering the facility; LPA's reviewed personnel report individual was not cleared/ associated, Interview with Licensee and Staff Assistant present stated there is a visitor staying in the home, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1] persons which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 11, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102370(k) - 102370(k)
Official code
102370(k)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation Licensee had sleep log for Child #2 and #6 , sleep log was dated June 3-7th, 2024, sleep log is inconsistant for days child is present at the facility, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [2] out of [2] [persons] which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 22, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102425(j)(1) - 102425(j)(1)
Official code
102425(j)(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 observation and records review LPA Calderon and Sanchez obvserved Licensee's CPR/First Aid that is not valid under Title 22 regulations, company used is not a EMSA vendor, and assistant did not have proof of CPR/ First Aid, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [2] out of [2] [persons] 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: (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. LPA observed fire extinguisher is fully charged, however, the service tag indicates that the fire extinguisher has not been serviced since 08/10/21 which poses a potential a safety risk to persons in care.
Operation of a Family Child Care Home The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshal. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs observed no proof of fire extinguisher service tag or purchase receipt.This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of childern in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 3, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code
102417(g)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
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Personnel Requirements- 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 was not met as evidenced by file review. Licensee's CPR and First aid certification expired on 11/2018. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 6, 2021
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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 Marshal.The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Smoke detector was not working during tour This is a potential risk to children in care.