102370 Criminal Record Clearance (d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to...residing...in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance...as required by the Department This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, and record review, one resident adult (A1) does not have a valid criminal background clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, and record review, one resident adult (A1) does not have a valid criminal background clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
102416.2 Reporting Requirements (c) In addition to the events specified in Health and Safety Code Sections 1597.467(b)(1)(A) through (b)(1)(C), the licensee shall report the following events to the Department: (1) Any suspected child abuse or neglect, as defined in Penal Code Section 11165.6, of any child in care... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the Licensee did not follow Title 22 regulations for reporting requirements for a day care child (C3), which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risks to children in care.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the Licensee did not follow Title 22 regulations for reporting requirements for a day care child (C3), which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risks to children in care.
A report shall be made to the department...following the occurrence during the operation of a FCCH...(c) any...incident...that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on Licensee interview it was disclosed that an incident occured on 3/5/24 that lead to law enforcement visiting the FCCH. Additionally, an adult who lives in the home was arrested. This is a potential risk to the health, and safety and personal rights of children in care.
(d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to HSC 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 or..This requirement was not met: Licensee's interview revealed Daniel Candelas has lived in the home since turning 18 years of age and does not have criminal record clearance or is associated to the home. Additionally, Yartiza Celeste Garcia Puga, assistant has been working in the FCCH since January 2024 and does not
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 14, 2024
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
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102370(d)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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102425 INFANT SAFE SLEEP (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects and (4) The provider shall be near enough to the sleeping infant to be able to hear them wake up. At arrival, LPAs observed three (3) infants napping inside the home with no adult supervision or close enough to hear infants wake up. Additionally, LPAs observed a milk bottle in a crib where an infant was sleeping. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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At arrival, LPAs observed three (3) infants napping inside the home with no adult supervision or close enough to hear infants wake up. Additionally, LPAs observed a milk bottle in a crib where an infant was sleeping. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Plan of correction due by March 21, 2024
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 102425 - 102425
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102425
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be 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. During inspection tour, LPA observed accessible toxins in the garage, under the kitchen sink, under the children's bathroom and in the front play yard. Items observed were awesome cleaner, glass cleaner, pinalen, beach, detergent, Clorox, shave cream, cologne, shampoo, conditioner, razors, gas can, gardening tools and large wood stumps. This is a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
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Plan of correction due by March 14, 2024
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
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102417(g)(4)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846(b) and (c). During inspection, LPAs observed a baby walking and johnny jumper in the outdoor front yard accessible to children. LPAs note, no children were using the johnny jumper and baby walker. This is a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 20, 2024
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(10) - 102417(g)(10)
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102417(g)(10)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open-face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children...This requirement was not met as evidenced: During inspection tour, LPAs observed the fireplace in the living room is not covered or secure and therefore accessible to children in care. This is a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
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: (1) Four infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as six children are on site, four (C1, C2, C3, C4) of which are infants (0-24 months) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
102416(c) Personnel Requirements. 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 was not met as evidenced by record review reveals that licensee first aid andand CPR training certificates expired 5/18/21. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risks to persons in care.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by record review reveals that licensee first aid andand CPR training certificates expired 5/18/21. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risks to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 24, 2021
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
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102416(c)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
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102417(g) (7) Operation of a Family Child Care Home - An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care This requirement was not met as evidenced by record review reveals Licensee not having remergency consent information form for Child #1 present. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risks to persons in care.
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registrant to consent to emergency medical care This requirement was not met as evidenced by record review reveals Licensee not having remergency consent information form for Child #1 present. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risks to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 2021
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Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(7) - 102417(g)(7)
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102417(g)(7)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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102418 (a) Immunizations 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 was not met as evidenced by record review reveals Llicensee's not having Immunization records for Child #1 present. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risks to persons in care.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by record review reveals Llicensee's not having Immunization records for Child #1 present. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risks to persons in care.