102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times...Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the LPA observed the Licensee arrive to the facility on 11/03/2025, two hours after the facility opened, exceeding 20% of day care hours, which poses/posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation and interview, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the LPA observed the Licensee arrive to the facility on 11/03/2025, two hours after the facility opened, exceeding 20% of day care hours, which poses/posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 12, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417 - 102417
Official code
102417
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
102371 Fire Safety Clearance (a) A fire safety clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal shall be required for a large family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and file review, the Licensee is using the garage for the main child care space and the fire clearance specifically states that the garage is not permitted for use.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview, and file review, the Licensee is using the garage for the main child care space and the fire clearance specifically states that the garage is not permitted for use.
102416.3(a)(6) Any changes from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the information obtained during interviews and video Licensee was observed using the garage, which is off-limit, to provide child care on at least 4 occasions 12/2/23, 3/14/24, 5/15/24, and 6/13/24 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Based on the information obtained during interviews and video Licensee was observed using the garage, which is off-limit, to provide child care on at least 4 occasions 12/2/23, 3/14/24, 5/15/24, and 6/13/24 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.