Pool Safety--1596.814(a)(1)(A)(vi) (vi) For mesh fencing that does not meet the above characteristics, the licensee must provide documentation that establishes the mesh fencing is compliant with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Standard F2286. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the licensee was not able to provide documentation that mesh fencing is complaint with ASTM F2286 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(A) - 1596.814(a)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
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Pool Safety--1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I) (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 LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and licensee did not have required pool alarm in the pool which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(B) - 1596.814(a)(1)(B)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(B)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
Pool Safety--1596.814(a)(2)(A) (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 LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and LPA did not observe required life ring in the pool area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 13, 2026
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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
Report finding
Pool Safety--1596.814(a)(2)(B) (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 LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and licensee did not have required rescue pole with a body hook in the pool area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2026
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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
Report finding
Pool Safety--1596.814(a)(3) (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 LPA's observation and licensee statement the licensee did not comply with the section cited above licensee did not perform daily pool inspection which poses/posed 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 LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and fire extinguisher was serviced on 11/25/23 and it was not serviced annually as it is required which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 26, 2025
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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: Hazardous access
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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: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: (vi) For mesh fencing that does not meet the above characteristics, the licensee must provide documentation that establishes the mesh fencing is compliant with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Standard F2286. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the licensee was not able to provide documentation that mesh fencing is complaint with ASTM F2286 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
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: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: (vi) For mesh fencing that does not meet the above characteristics, the licensee must provide documentation that establishes the mesh fencing is compliant with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Standard F2286. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the licensee was not able to provide documentation that mesh fencing is complaint with ASTM F2286 which poses/posed a poten...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 26, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(vi) - 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(vi)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(vi)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
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 LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and licensee did not have required pool alarm 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 LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and LPA did not observe required life ring in the pool area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 26, 2025
More details
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
Report finding
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 LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and licensee did not have required rescue pole with a body hook in the pool area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 26, 2025
More details
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
Report finding
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 LPA's observation and licensee statement the licensee did not comply with the section cited above licensee did not perform daily pool inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.