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 observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as upon LPA arrival LPA observed that the stairs were not barricaded and children under five years old were present which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(3) - 102417(g)(3)
Official code
102417(g)(3)
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 and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that hazards upstairs were accessible to children in care and LPA observed a school age child walking past the barricade between the Kitchen and Dining room while no barricade was in front of the stairs at the time which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2026
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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
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: (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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the last drill conducted was on 07/09/2025 which 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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the last drill conducted was on 07/09/2025 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in c...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care. 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 C5's Identification And Emergency Information form (LIC700) was incomplete which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 31, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(7) - 102417(g)(7)
Official code
102417(g)(7)
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 was missing proof of the completed Family Child Care - Notification Of Parents' 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 March 31, 2026
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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: Incident records
Report finding
(b)(1) A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of a family day care home of any of the following events: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above as there is no proof the Department was notified that construction was occurring at the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 observation, the co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as upon initial facility tour LPAs observed there was no currently working carbon monoxide detector which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.543 - 1597.543
Official code
1597.543
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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: (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. (A) Storage areas for poisons, firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed several poisons/toxins underneath the kitchen sink in the on-limits kitchen area which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4)(A) - 102417(g)(4)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(4)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 interview and record review, the co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed that S4, who was assisting with the day-care children during the visit, was missing proof of the Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training (AB1207) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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 interview and record review, the co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed that S4, who was responsible for transporting some of the day-care children during the visit, was missing proof of pediatric EMSA approved CPR/1st Aid which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2025
More details
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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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 co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed that C4 and C5 were missing proof of updated immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(g)(1) - 102418(g)(1)
Official code
102418(g)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (7) An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs also observed that C1 was missing proof of a signed Identification And Emergency Information (LIC700) and C5 was missing proof of the Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(7) - 102417(g)(7)
Official code
102417(g)(7)
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 record review, the co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed that C1 and C6 were missing proof of the Family Child Care - Notification Of Parents' 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 February 6, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d)(1) - 102419(d)(1)
Official code
102419(d)(1)
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 record review, the co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed that C1 was missing proof of the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance For Family Child Care Home (LIC282) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as S3 is present, living, and working at the home without valid fingerprint clearance as S3 is missing a valid CACI scan, S3 does maintain state and FBI clearance, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 27, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 interview and record review, the co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as both Co-Licensees do not have proof of current non-expired Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers (AB1207) certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 10, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 interview and record review, the co-licensees did not comply with the section cited above as co-licensee Manuel Mendoza was missing proof of a valid non-expired EMSA approved CPR card which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.