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 an immediate health risk to the children in care. Upon arrival the Licensee was observed outside. Upon arriving in the home there were three children in who were watching TV. Two were school age and one baby. During the facility tour the LPA observed a knife in the sink and cleaning products on the kitchen counters.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 22, 2025
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
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: (3) Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. 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 the facility tour the LPA observed stairs that were not barricaded with a child under age of five present.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 24, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(3) - 102417(g)(3)
Official code
102417(g)(3)
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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the staff file review the LPA was unable to review a current Mandated Reporter training certificate for S1.
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: (3) Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. 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 tour LPA observed stairs were not barricaded with children under the age of five present.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 15, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(3) - 102417(g)(3)
Official code
102417(g)(3)
Medium 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 the observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Safety risk to the children in care. During facility tour the LPA observed a propane tank on the side of the house, cleaning products under the cabinet and items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” on the counter in the restroom children use. In addition, LPA observed animal feces in the backyard where children play. During inspection children were sleep.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 15, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
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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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Safety Rights risk to the children in care. During review od staff files the LPA was unable to review a Mandated Reporter certificate for S2. Upon arrival S2 was providing Supervision & Care to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 30, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
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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 Health risk to the children in care. During review of staff files the LPA was unable to review a CPR/1st Aid card for S2. Upon arrival S2 was alone providing Supervision & Care to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 30, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Safety risk to the children in care. During review of children files the LPA was not able to review all of the required forms for C1, C2, and C4. Required forms include, but not limited to, LIC 700, LIC 627, LIC 995, LIC 282, LIC 9150, current immunizations.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 15, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(a) - 102421(a)
Official code
102421(a)
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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Safety risk to the children in care. During review of C2 file LPA was unable to review an LIC 9227.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 15, 2024
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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: 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 review of C2 file LPA was unable to review sleep logs.
Operation of a Family Child Care Home Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This regulation was not met as evidenced by: During facility tour LPA observed a fire drill log with the last documented fire drill on Janurary 2023. Licensee stated one was completed but not documented.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
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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)
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... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: During facility tour LPA observed a facility roster that was not completely filled out. Licensee stated she had to hang a new one and hadn't had a chance to complete it.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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INFANT SAFE SLEEP (j)The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping... (2)The provider shall check and document the following: (D) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: a.Date. b. Infant’s name. c.Time of each 15-minute check. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: During the file review the LPA was unable to review a sleep log for C1. Licensee stated there is no sleep log available for review.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2)(D) - 102425(j)(2)(D)
Official code
102425(j)(2)(D)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Child’s Immunizations 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 was not met as evidenced by: During the file review LPA was unable to review current immunizations for C1 and C5.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
Official code
102418(g)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child's Records The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). The requirement was not met as evidenced by: During file review was unable to review required documents for C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6. Licensee stated the forms are not available for review.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(a) - 102421(a)
Official code
102421(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (3) Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: During facility tour LPA observed stairs were not barricaded with children under the age of five present.