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 May 8, 2026
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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 did not have a current certificate on file, 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: (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: (iii) A maximum vertical clearance of two inches from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a section of the mesh fence had a three inch vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the fence, 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 or installed during the 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 with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard was not present, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 14, 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 rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet was not present, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 14, 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
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a daily pool inspection log was not present, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as licensee did not ensure mandated reporter training was completed for all staff which poses a potential safety risk to children in care. A civil penalty of $250 is being assessed and provided.
Infant Safe Sleep Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed an infant strapped into a carseat during inspection. Child was not being transported or sleeping. Child was observed in car seat for an estimated 15 minutes before removal by Licensee. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 13, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(h) - 102425(h)
Official code
102425(h)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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Staffing Ratio and Capacity (b) For a Small Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home, shall be one of the following: (3) More than six and up to eight children, without an additional adult attendant, only if the criteria in Section 1597.44 of the Health and Safety Code are met. 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. LPAs observed a total of eight children in care, two of which were infants; the remaining six children were all under the age of 5 and/or not enrolled in kindergarden or age 6.. Licensee is operating out of ratio which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 13, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(b)(3) - 102416.5(b)(3)
Official code
102416.5(b)(3)
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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Certificate available to review expired and was not renewed within 2 years of initial completion. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 27, 2023
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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 (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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of nine children's records reviewed. Child #8 did not have immunizations to review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 27, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
Official code
102418(g)
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility roster availble for review was not updated accordingly to reflect children currenlty in attendance of the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 27, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 Infant files reviewed. LPAs observed Child #4 and Child # 8's filed missing LIC9227, infant individual sleep plan, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 27, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code
102425(c)
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: Time of each 15-minute check 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 in 2 out of 2 infant files reviewed. LPA was unable to review sleep check logs for Child #4 and Child #8 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 20, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) - 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Official code
102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
1596.8595 Posting licensing report by child care facility or home; duration of posting; civil penalty for failure to comply; reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services. (c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care… 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 in 9 out of 9 children's files reviewed. LPA observed 7 files to be missing LIC9224 forms and 2 files with imcomplete LIC9224 forms for Type A dificiencies cited on 05/19/2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 9 out of 9 children's files reviewed. LPA observed 7 files to be missing LIC9224 forms and 2 files with imcomplete LIC9224 forms for Type A dificiencies cited on 05/19/2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
102425 Infant Safe Sleep (f) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, LPA observed an infant swaddled in a blanket asleep in a bouncer, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, LPA observed an infant swaddled in a blanket asleep in a bouncer, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(f) - 102425(f)
Official code
102425(f)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
102425 Infant Safe Sleep (i) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the provider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, LPA observed swaddled in a blanket asleep in a bouncer, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, LPA observed swaddled in a blanket asleep in a bouncer, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2023
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(i) - 102425(i)
Official code
102425(i)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
(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 requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, LPA observed an infant swaddled in a blanket asleep in a bouncer, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.