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 the observation and record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which pose potential safety risk to the children in care. LPA was unable to review a current fire drill log. LPA observed Licensee counting the months from her last documented fir drill of 1-10-2025 and then writing 1-7-2026.
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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: (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 the observation and record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which pose potential safety risk to the children in care. LPA was unable to review a current fire drill log. LPA observed Licensee counting the mo...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 19, 2026
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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
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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 the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. Upon arrival the LPA observed C1 in the playpen laying down with a pillow and toys inside.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 19, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
Official code
102425(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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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 the observation and record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During the children’s file review the LPA was unable to review current sleep logs for C2. LPA observed Licensee filling in missing dates during the inspection and advised her not to back date the sleep logs. LPA advised to start sleep logs from today. Additionally, the logs are preset times such as 11:15AM, 11:30AM, 12:00PM…
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: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During facility file tour the LPA observed lawn care, insect killer and propane that could be accessible to the children in care. During the inspection the children were not occupying the backyard due to inclement weather (extreme wind).
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 15, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Low concern: Administrative posting
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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: (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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During facility tour the LPA reviewed a Fire Drill Log dated 6-5-2023.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 15, 2025
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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
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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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an potential safety risk to the children in care. During children’s file review the LPA was unable to review sleep logs for C4. The Licensee stated she has the log but does not document.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 30, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2) - 102425(j)(2)
Official code
102425(j)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
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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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During facility file review the LPA was unable to review an EMSA approved CPR/1st Aid card.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 30, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home (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 the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During facility file tour the LPA asked for a current Facility Roster. The Licensee was observed to be filling it out during the inspection.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 7, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During children’s file review the LPA was unable to review LIC 282 for C1, C2, C3 and C4. Licensee stated she does not have liability insurance.
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 [1] [Mandated Reporting Certificate (Licensee)] [L1] which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 9, 2023
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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)
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 in [4] out of [4] [(Infant Sleep Plans) (child 1,2,3) [C1, 2, 3)] which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 9, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code
102425(c)
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 [3] out of [3] [ Infant sleep log) [C1,2,3) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 9, 2023
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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] [(Sleep Log) (C1,2,3 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Child's Records 102421(a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the Child’s Records regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the interview the Licensee stated she did not have file children’s records for C1, C2, C3 and C5.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 15, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102412(a) - 102412(a)
Official code
102412(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview, the Licensee did not meet the Operation of a Family Child Care Home regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the interview the Licensee stated she did not have a current facility roster.