INFANT SAFE SLEEP...(3) Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observing 1 crib and 2 play yards with no fitted crib sheets. LPAs saw Licensee place an infant in a crib with no sheet and on a dirty mattress. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risks to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 24, 2026
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102425(a)(3) - 102425(a)(3)
Official code
102425(a)(3)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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Operation...(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... children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs observing chemicals accessible to children in the bathroom and kitchen and medication on the kitchen counter. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to chidlren in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 30, 2026
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
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(1)... is a licensed child day care provider...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... This requirement is not met as evidenced by record review, Licensee did not have a certificate of completion for Mandated Reporter training in her personnel file. This poses 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: (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 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 4, 2026
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Official CA class
Type A 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)
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 interview and record 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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 3, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 3, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
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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 interview and observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 3, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
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 in 3 files child files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that staff had a fingerprint clearance prior to working in the home. Staff provided care and supervision for a child in the facility for one working day. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 11, 2025
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
Official code
102370(d)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
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The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee’s home had excessive clutter and debris which has the potential to cause safety hazards. There were areas of the home with unsanitary conditions due to dirt, clutter and dog feces. Licensee’s dog bit the pants of a law enforcement officer on 10/8/2025. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.