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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by storing toilet cleaner fluid in a bathrub accessible to children in care, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 12, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Low concern: Administrative posting
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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: (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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not documenting emergency drills, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited a...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 12, 2026
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1 - 102417(g)(9)(A)1
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)1
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Child's Records (a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 10 children's files, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in keeping accesible cleaning supply in bathroom tub and in pass through kitchen area which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity (d)(1) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time... (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed 8 infants (under 24 months) and 2 preschool age children to be present in the home, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed 8 infants (under 24 months) and 2 preschool age children to be present in the home, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Criminal Record Clearance (d) 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 or 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 having H2, an uncleared individual directly working with and supervising enrolled children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 28, 2022
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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: Staff-to-child ratio
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Staffing Ratio and Capacity (d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed 8 infants (under 24 months) and 2 preschool age children to be present in the home, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 28, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(d)(1) - 102416.5(d)(1)
Official code
102416.5(d)(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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having proof of a valid, current, CPR certificate that is EMSA certified for either licensee or any helpers present during LPA's visit which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 31, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by placing C1 in a high chair, awake and without food, in a napping area with other enrolled for approximately 30 minutes, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
102416.6 Staffing Ratio and Capacity (d)(1) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time...shall be...Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in number of infants present in facility in February 2022, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in number of infants present in facility in February 2022, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
102370 Criminal Record Clearance (d)(1) All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall prior to working... 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: Based on observation, interviews and record review, A2, an uncleared individual directly working with supervising enrolled children. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to persons in care.
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Based on observation, interviews and record review, A2, an uncleared individual directly working with supervising enrolled children. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to persons in care.