102416.5 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited as it is verified they provided care for more than 14 children. Licensee is currently cleared to care for up to 14, posing a potential threat to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
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Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited as it is verified they provided care for more than 14 children. Licensee is currently cleared to care for up to 14, posing a potential threat to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
102416.5 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited as it is verified they provided care for up to 21 children at one time, Licensee is currently cleared to care for up to 14, posing a potential threat to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
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Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited as it is verified they provided care for up to 21 children at one time, Licensee is currently cleared to care for up to 14, posing a potential threat to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives 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…(1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A…. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, 8 of 16 children's records reviewed were missing LIC 995A which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 7, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102419(d)(1) - 102419(d)(1)
Official code
102419(d)(1)
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). Based on records review, 8 of 16 children's records reviewed were missing emergency information card which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Plan of correction due by May 7, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102421(b) - 102421(b)
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102421(b)
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 records review, 12 of 16 children's records reviewed were missing signed affidavit by parents which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 7, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(m)(3) - 102417(m)(3)
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102417(m)(3)
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 as 8 of 16 children did not have an immunization card on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 30, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
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102418(g)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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102425(c) INFANT SAFE SLEEP - (c) An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 month of age the provider has in care and maintained at the facility in the infant’s file. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and licensee statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 infant under 12 months, child C16 did not have a completed Infant Sleep Plan (LIC9227) on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on record review and licensee statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 infant under 12 months, child C16 did not have a completed Infant Sleep Plan (LIC9227) on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 7, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
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102425(c)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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102425 (j) INFANT SAFE SLEEP - (j) The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: (2) The provider shall check and document the following: (D)Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: c. Time of each 15-minute check. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and licensee statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 infant’s files, child C16, reviewed do not contain 15 minute sleep documentation. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Based on record review and licensee statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 infant’s files, child C16, reviewed do not contain 15 minute sleep documentation. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 7, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102425(j) - 102425(j)
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102425(j)
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: (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. (A) Storage areas for poisons, firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that household tools (screwdrivers) and medications were accessible in several kitchen drawers; This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 7, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(4)(A) - 102417(g)(4)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(4)(A)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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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: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The fire extinguisher present in the home was on “empty” and indicated that it needed "recharging". This posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 7, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code
102417(g)(1)
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 and licensee statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee does not maintain a children's roster. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care