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 observations, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above regulation which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care. During facility tour, the LPA observed several cleaning supplies, laundry supplies and handwashing soaps in a lower hallway and kitchen cabinets. The kitchen cabinet has a latch, however, the latch was not in working condition. Lastly, the LPA observed large garden hedge shears in the backyard accessible to children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 17, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A 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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During the facility tour, the LPA observed a fire drill log with preset dates and time. It documented that a fire drill was conducted on April 23, 2026 which was after the date of this inspection.
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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above regulation...
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 safety risk to the children in care. Upon entering to the facility the LPA observed the master bedroom door open making the “Off Limits” area accessible to the children in care. The LPA also observed a child enter into the master bedroom looking for the Licensee. Lastly, the LPA observed two children enter the master bedroom several times with the Licensee.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.3(a)(6) - 102416.3(a)(6)
Official code
102416.3(a)(6)
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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the record review and interview the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which poses a potential safety risk to the children in care. During file review the LPA was unable to sleep logs for C1. Licensee stated she does not have sleep logs available for review.
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 observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee did not ensure a knife and multiple Lysol toilet bowl cleaners with bleach were inaccessible which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.