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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee was unable to provide proof of conducting and documenting a fire/disaster drill 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. 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that L...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 16, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1 - 102417(g)(9)(A)1
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that C1 did not have immunization record on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 16, 2025
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Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
Official code
102418(g)
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 record review/interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee stated she does not conduct/document 15 minute sleep logs for infants in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(b) A baby walker shall not be kept or used on the premises of a child day care facility. (c) A "baby walker" means any article described in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 1500.86 of Part 1500 of Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This regulation is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed an infant in a baby walker in the play room which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 4, 2024
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Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.846(c) - 1596.846(c)
Official code
1596.846(c)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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(4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds... which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. (A) Storage areas for poisons... shall be locked. This regulation is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed several accessible poisons/toxins, such as detergents and cleaning products, in the on-limits washer/dryer area and living room area which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 4, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4)(A) - 102417(g)(4)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(4)(A)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This regulation is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and record review, LPAs observed that the children's roster is not current which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 17, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care home and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This regulation is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, LPAs observed that staff records were not complete as one staff member who was present was missing their entire file which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 17, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.1(d) - 102416.1(d)
Official code
102416.1(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 regulation is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, LPAs observed both the Licensee and staff member present were missing a valid EMSA approved CPR/1st Aid certificate which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 Living room and Kitchen which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 11, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(b) - 102417(b)
Official code
102417(b)
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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 11, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g) - 102417(g)
Official code
102417(g)
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 observation of records, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1] [Fire Drills), which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 11, 2024
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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: 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1 [(Document emergency drills. 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. 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] ou...
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 LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon entry to the facility LPA observed the facility's stairs not propperly barricaded for the ages of the children in care. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 26, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A 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. LPA observed laundry detergent and cleaning agents in the faciilty laundry area. Laundry area is covered with a curtain and cannont be locked and secured, this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 26, 2022
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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. 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. Current fire drill log was not available for review at time of visit, this 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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Current fire drill log was not available for review at time of visit, this poses a potential health, safety or personal rights r...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 1, 2022
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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: 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: (6) Outdoor play areas shall be either fenced, or outdoor play areas shall be supervised by the licensee Section 102417(g)(5). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed fenced side yard was missing the gate which provides access. LPA observed broken furniture, wood and other items which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 1, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(6) - 102417(g)(6)
Official code
102417(g)(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not have immunization records on file for their assistant, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.