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Latest inspectionDecember 5, 2024
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 7, 2023
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for THOMAS FAMILY CHILD CARE from December 20, 2022 through December 5, 2024.
One inspection recorded a violation, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 5, 2024 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of December 6, 2024.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
Total inspections
3
0 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
4
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 3 local median in 91767
Compared to 15 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.33
Local median
0.5
1.33This provider
0.5Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
33%
Local median
0%
33%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
33%
Local median
25%
33%This provider
25%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.2
0This provider
0.2Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one wall heater barricade was not secured in place to restrict access from children in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 20, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code
102417(g)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
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 as licensee has not conducted or log fire drills with children in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
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 as licensee has not conducted or log fire drills with children in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk t...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 12, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as licensee has not been documenting the 15 minute safe sleep checks for infants in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 6, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2) - 102425(j)(2)
Official code
102425(j)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 in CPR/First Aid card was expired on 5/2024 and has not been renewed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.