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 reviewing staff files, LPA was not able to locate proof of completion for the required training. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 11, 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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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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 reviewing children files, LPA determined that the licensee had not documented the 15 minute sleep checks since February 2025, for child/infant(s) #1, #2, and #3. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 11, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) - 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Official code
102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Medium concern: Parent rights
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A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children files, Child #1, #2, #3, #5, & #6, were missing an Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC9224) for a Type A citation that was issued on 8/15/2024. This 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: (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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In touring the bathroom that is assigned to the children in care LPA observed soap, lotion, hair products, and mouth wash. These items have a warning to, Keep out of the reach of Children, posted on the label. The cabinet was accessible due to the locking mechanism not being placed/installed correctly. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 16, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child's Records (a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, LPA noted that Child #2 did not have the required LIC 995A form on file for review. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 23, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(a) - 102421(a)
Official code
102421(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child's Records (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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, LPA noted that Child #1 and #2 did not have the required LIC 627 form on file for review. Also, Child #2 did not have the LIC 700 form on file either. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 23, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102421(b) - 102421(b)
Official code
102421(b)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, LPA noted that Child #2 did not have the required LIC 282 form on file for review. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, Child #1 did not have the required form (LIC 995A) on file. This poses/posed 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 August 15, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d)(1) - 102419(d)(1)
Official code
102419(d)(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by:A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children files, Child #2 - #5, did not have the required form LIC 9224 from previously issued Type A citations. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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. LPAs observed a playhouse in the on-limit area of the backyard with exposed nails and wooden staples protruding from the playhouse as well as chipped wood in various areas around the playhouse. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(d) - 102417(d)
Official code
102417(d)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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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: (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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the tour of the home, LPAs observed items in restroom such as; shoe cleaner, pet shampoo and vapo bath crystals in the bottom cabinets of the on-limit restroom which is accessible to children in care. Also in the backyard, broken tiles were witnessed to be accessible to daycare children. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the provider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed Child1(C1) sleeping in a portable bouncing baby seat. According to the warning label, it states "This product is not intended to replace a crib or bassinet for prolonged periods of sleep." This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(i) - 102425(i)
Official code
102425(i)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed Child 1(C1) sleeping in a portable bouncing baby seat on top of the dining table in the kitchen area. According to the warning label, it states "Fall Hazard: Babies have suffered skull fractures falling while in and from bouncers. Use bouncer ONLY on floor." This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
Official code
102423(a)(2)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing facility files, it was observed the last fire drill was conducted on 02/14/2022, which is over the required 6 month period. This poses 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing facility files, it was observed the last fire drill was conducted on 02/14/2022, which is over the required 6 month period. This poses a poten...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2022
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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)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. It was observed that staff has expired cpr/First Aid certificates and one's on file were not EMSA approved. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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. In reviewing children's files, Child 3(C3) did not have immunization records on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 6, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
Official code
102418(g)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children's files, Child 2(C2) did not have immunization records on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 6, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(g)(1) - 102418(g)(1)
Official code
102418(g)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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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. During children's record reviews, Child 1(C1) did not have an LIC 9227, Individual Infant Sleeping Plan on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2022
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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
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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. During children's record reviews, Child1(C1) and Child 3(C3)'s files did not include a 15-minute check/infant sleep log or chart. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.