Pool Safety (ii) (I) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed alarm still in box and not set up in the pool which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Pool Safety (a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: (A) A life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee has not purchased a life ring available which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 4, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(2)(A) - 1596.814(a)(2)(A)
Official code
1596.814(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
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Pool Safety (a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: (B) A rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee did not purchase rescue pole which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 4, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(2)(B) - 1596.814(a)(2)(B)
Official code
1596.814(a)(2)(B)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
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Pool Safety (a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (3) A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was no daily log available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 4, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(3) - 1596.814(a)(3)
Official code
1596.814(a)(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that child # 1 was sleeping in car seat on top of a table which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on interviews, The licensee failed to provide transportation for a child enrolled in their facility, from school because of behavior issues.. Per verbal agreement, the licensee's responsibility is to pick up child #1 from
(5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on observation the Licensee did not copmly with the section cited above in that LPA's observed that the swimming pool was propped opened with a car battery. This poses an imediate risk to the health and safety of children 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: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. (A)Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the pool is not in use. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 of 1 pool gates which are not self-closing or self-latching which 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: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. (A)Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 28, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(5)(A) - 102417(g)(5)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(5)(A)
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 in 1 out of 3 staff (Staff #2) without current Mandated Reporter Training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.