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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not have staircase properly barricaded or fenced. Children under 5 years of age were present and in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2025
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Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(3) - 102417(g)(3)
Official code
102417(g)(3)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
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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, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee did not have a swimming pool alarm present at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Pool Safety (II) A licensee shall maintain and make available for inspection, upon request by the department, documentation that establishes the alarm is compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee did not have a swimming pool alarm present at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee was informed the pool alarm needs to meet ASTM International Standard F2208.
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, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee did not have a US Coast Guard Life Ring with a minimum diamater of 17'' present at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 5, 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, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee did not have a 12 foot rescue pole present with body hook, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 5, 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, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee did not have a pool alarm nor an established log, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 5, 2025
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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
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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 LPA observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 children's records reviewed. LIC282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance was not present for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(m)(3) - 102417(m)(3)
Official code
102417(m)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
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(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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's First Aid/CPR certification has expired as of 03/06/2025 and is in need of renewal, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Staffing Ratio and Capacity (e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in count: licensee had a total of 8 children with no assistant present which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 2 infants and 6 preschool children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 22, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(e) - 102416.5(e)
Official code
102416.5(e)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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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 review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed licensee did not have infant log sheets for both infants present during inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 28, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(1) - 102425(j)(1)
Official code
102425(j)(1)
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. LPA observed during record review licensee did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 28, 2024
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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: Health or food records
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Immunizations (a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed childrens files were missing immunization records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 28, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(a) - 102418(a)
Official code
102418(a)
Medium concern: Parent rights
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Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's 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). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed during record review licensee did not have the LIC 995 in all children's files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 28, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d) - 102419(d)
Official code
102419(d)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child's Records (b) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, a copy of the emergency information card as required in Section 102417(g)(7). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the emergency cards wee not in childrens files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 28, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(b) - 102421(b)
Official code
102421(b)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home (8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the licensee did not have a current roster on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Staffing Ratio and Capacity (e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation upon arrival the licensee was present with 10 children. Per the licensee the licensees assistant couldn't come today and her husband had an appointment. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that she had a total of 10 children with no assistant present, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 23, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(e) - 102416.5(e)
Official code
102416.5(e)
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: (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's observation the licensee had children under age 5 in care on this date without the stairs being barricaded, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.