Criminal Record Clearance - (d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviews confirming that an uncleared adult lived in the home and/or provided care and supervision including transportation to children in care. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Personal Rights - (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged...These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviews and record review, which confirmed two children in care were inappropriately touched in the genital area by a minor in the home. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 12, 2026
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
Official code
102423(a)(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 was not met as evidenced by interviews including licensee confirming that two adults without proper training in CPR/First Aid transported or provided care for daycare children on several occasions. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid,... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, Licensee and her assistant/husband do not have a current CPR certification. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Medium concern: Facility condition
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102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidence by: LPA observed a small stock tank filled with water in the front of the home. No day care children were present. LPA observed various toys in the back yard that were need of repair or removal, LPA observed various indoor electric outlets not covered...as stated in LIC809 report. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Inspector notes
LPA observed various toys in the back yard that were need of repair or removal, LPA observed various indoor electric outlets not covered...as stated in LIC809 report. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights 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: (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 observation, the wood furnace was in use and had cloth netting which poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
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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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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 LPA file review and staff interview, Licensee and her husband/assistant have not renewed mandated reporter training since last completed on 05/04/2022. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 28, 2025
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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
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 file review and staff interview, Licensee and her assistant/husband do not have a current CPR certification. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care. Licensee is scheduling her CPR class through The American Heart Association on 02/06/2025.