Operation of A Family Child Care Home (d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the climbing structure in the front yard was damaged/in poor repair as one of the screw holes was broken and the structure was not securely attached which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(d) - 102417(d)
Official code
102417(d)
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: (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: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the facility had a sliding gate which did not open away from the pool and which is not self-closing and self-latching which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
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: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the facility had a sliding gate which did not open away from the pool and which is not self-closing and self-latching which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i) - 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)
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: (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: (iii) A maximum vertical clearance of two inches from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the facility had a sliding gate which had more than a two inch vertical clearance from the bottom of the gate to the ground which poses 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: (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: (v) An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child to climb over. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the facility had toys and a table boardering the fence which can serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child to climb over which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
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: (v) An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child to climb over. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the facility had toys and a table boardering the fence which can serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child to climb over which poses a potential health, safety or p...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(v) - 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(v)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(v)
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: (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 as LPA observed that Licensee did not have a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the US Coast Guard which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 16, 2026
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 observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that Licensee did not have a rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 16, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). 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 LPA observed that C1, C2, and C4 were missing proof of the Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights (LIC995A) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requir...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d)(1) - 102419(d)(1)
Official code
102419(d)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that C1 was missing proof of the LIC9227 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Whenever milk is served, serve only low-fat (1 percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed and were told that children were being served 2% milk which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 23, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.808 - 1596.808
Official code
1596.808
Higher concern: Environmental health
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: (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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there is a pool present at the facility with fencing that does not prevent direct access to the pool as two windows lead directly from the facility to the backyard pool area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 10, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(5) - 102417(g)(5)
Official code
102417(g)(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that C1 and C8 were missing proof of immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 23, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
Official code
102418(g)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check 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 LPA observed that C3, C4, C5, and C9 were missing proof of the 15 minute sleep checks which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(a) Each child... shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee... To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed one infant sitting in a high chair for approximately several minutes without eating which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 2, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
Official code
102423(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that 5 children were sleeping in play yards with loose articles such as blankets and bottles inside, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 8, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
Official code
102425(b)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
(b) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, a copy of the emergency information card as required in Section 102417(g)(7). 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 LPA observed that two children were missing files and required documents, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 8, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(b) - 102421(b)
Official code
102421(b)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. 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 LPA observed that Licensee did not have an up to date roster on file, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 2 out of 2 staff files, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 27, 2023
More details
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: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. 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 2 staff files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.622(a)(1) - 1597.622(a)(1)
Official code
1597.622(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. The Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained in the infant’s file and shall be available to the Department for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 infant files, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(c)(2) - 102425(c)(2)
Official code
102425(c)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 infant files. which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Infant Safe Sleep (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon LPAs arrival, LPAs observed Child #1 sleeping in a play yard with more than one loose blanket, this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
Official code
102425(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep (a) There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. (3) Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. Based on observation, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon LPAs arrival, LPAs observed Child #1 sleeping in a play yard on a non-fitted sheet, this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(a)(3) - 102425(a)(3)
Official code
102425(a)(3)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: (8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not have a current roster available at the time of LPAs request. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.