Licensure Requirements Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview and observation, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an immediate risk to the children in care. During the facility tour, S3 attempted to test two smoke detectors, however, they were not in working condition. The Licensee stated the batteries are dead.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 25, 2026
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Type A deficiency
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HSC 1597.543 - 1597.543
Official code
1597.543
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 Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the review of staff files the LPA was unable to review a Mandated Reporter for S1 and S2 who was providing Care & Supervision during inspection.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the children’s file review, the LPA was unable to review immunizations for C3.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
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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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential health risk to the children in care. During the children’s file review, the LPA was unable to review a completed CDPH 286 for all children reviewed.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102418(g)(1) - 102418(g)(1)
Official code
102418(g)(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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a immediate/potential safety risk to the children in care. During the children’s file review the LPA reviewed sleep logs for C2, C3, C4 that were timed for every 30 minutes. All sleep logs had set times such as 12:15PM, 12:45PM, 1:15PM, etc.
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 Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the review of staff files the LPA was unable to review a Mandated Reporter for S3 who was providing Care & Supervision during inspection.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 30, 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: Health or food records
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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. 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 to the children in care. During the review of staff files the LPA was unable to review immunization records with MMR.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 30, 2025
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Type B deficiency
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HSC 1597.622(c) - 1597.622(c)
Official code
1597.622(c)
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 the record review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses an potential personal rights risk to the children in care. During the review of childrens files the LPA was unable to review an LIC 282 for C1.
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, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During the facility tour LPA observed a knife in the sink. S2 observed and agreed that the knife was accessible to the tallest child in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 10, 2024
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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Staffing Ratio and Capacity (e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). 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, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. Upon arrival LPA observed S2 alone with nine children. S2 stated the Licensee does school drop offs in the morning and was not present at the facility. Licensee arrived at the facility 10-15 minutes after the inspection started.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 10, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102416.5(e) - 102416.5(e)
Official code
102416.5(e)
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 Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During facility tour LPA observed children under the age of five and stairs which were not barricaded.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 16, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(3) - 102417(g)(3)
Official code
102417(g)(3)
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 a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During file review LPA was unable to review current sleep logs for two infants.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 16, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102425(j)(2) - 102425(j)(2)
Official code
102425(j)(2)
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 file review LPA was unable to review current Mandated Reporter certificates for herself and S2.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 16, 2024
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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
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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, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During file review LPA was unable to review current CPR/1st Aid certificates for herself and S2.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 16, 2024
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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: Licensing compliance
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Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the observation the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential Health, Safety & Personal Rights risk to the children in care. During facility tour LPA observed an off limits area (Laundry Room) not made inaccesble to children in care. LPA observed the door to be open.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 16, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102416.3(a)(6) - 102416.3(a)(6)
Official code
102416.3(a)(6)
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 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 file review LPA was unable to review an LIC 282 for six of nine children present at the facility.