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: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the access gate self closed but had trouble self latching, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 29, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i) - 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee did not have a current mandated reporter certificate on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Pool Safety (ii) (I) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a pool alarm was not present during todays inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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: (2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: (A) A life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a life ring was not present during todays inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 4, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(2)(A) - 1596.814(a)(2)(A)
Official code
1596.814(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
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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: (2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: (B) A rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a body hook was not present during todays inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 4, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(2)(B) - 1596.814(a)(2)(B)
Official code
1596.814(a)(2)(B)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
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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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a daily inspection log was not present during todays inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as licensee did not ensure they renewed their EMSA pediatric CPR and first aid certification by the expiration date which poses a potential safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 25, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Personnel Records (d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care home and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview conducted, and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as licensee did not ensure personnel record was maintained for one out of two staff which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children 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 that the home had dust and debris throughout the house, clutter throughout the house, grease stains on the walls and counters in the kitchen, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 7, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(b) - 102417(b)
Official code
102417(b)
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was bleach on the kitchen counter, sticky pest traps in lower kitchen cabinets, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 7, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Low concern: Administrative posting
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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: (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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a current disaster drill was not on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 18, 2023
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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: 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee was unable to provide mandated report training and does not know the date of the last training. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS: 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 159.866. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA reviewed the licensee's CPR & First Aid card which expired on 08/14/2020 This poses as a potential Health & Safety risk. The qualified assistant currently has current CPR & First Aid.