Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 4
- Local median
- 0.5
SWANSON, KATHERINE
Sacramento, CA 95835
- Facility:
- 343618991
- Type:
- FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 17, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- California Community Care Licensing Division
- District office:
- Not listed
- License effective:
- Not found
- Capacity:
- 14
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 20, 2022
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for SWANSON, KATHERINE from September 14, 2022 through March 26, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 26, 2026 and involved pool barrier, with a due date of April 26, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 3 local median in 95835
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Pool barrier
- Report finding
- Pool Safety (a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (3) A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not maintaining a daily inspection log of pool safety checks which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 26, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.814(a)(3) - 1596.814(a)(3)
- Official code
- 1596.814(a)(3)
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having signed LIC282 Affidavit in children's files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 26, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(m)(3) - 102417(m)(3)
- Official code
- 102417(m)(3)
Higher 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having chemicals accessible to children under bathroom sink which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 4, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: Environmental health
- 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: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having section of pool fence down which prevented fence from meeting Title 22 requirements which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 4, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(5) - 102417(g)(5)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(5)
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having mandated reporter certificates for either adult which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 3, 2024
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)
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having current CPR certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 3, 2024
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
- Report finding
- 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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having children's immunization records which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 3, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
- Official code
- 102418(g)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA LPA observed 2 bottles of lighter fluid and a bag of charcoal in the backyard accessible to children. LPA observed the bathroom cabinet contained items stating keep out of reach of children and the safety locks were broken and not working so items were accessible to children. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 15, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Infant Safe Sleep (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when a 6 month old was sleeping in a play yard containing a blanket and stuffed toys which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 15, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
- Official code
- 102425(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Staffing Ratio and Capacity (a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA observed 15 children in care and licensee is licensed for 14 children. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 15, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102416.5(a) - 102416.5(a)
- Official code
- 102416.5(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- 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: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA observed a baby excersaucer in the playroom (no child using the it) and poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 21, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(10) - 102417(g)(10)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(10)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two infant were in care and licensee was not documenting sleep checks which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 28, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102425(j)(1) - 102425(j)(1)
- Official code
- 102425(j)(1)
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 record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in her and her husband did not have a Mandated Reporter certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 14, 2022
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)
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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above when she could not find a first aid/CPR certificate for her or her husband which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 14, 2022
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
- Report finding
- 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 when she did not have files for at least 6 children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 28, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
- Official code
- 102418(g)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 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 when two out of two infnants under 12 months did not have a sleep plan on filed which oses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 28, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
- Official code
- 102425(c)