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 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed cleaning agents, laundry detergent, scissors, car cleaner and pet shampoo under the bathroom sink near the outdoor play area that is accessible to children. LPAs also observed unopened bottles of alcohol in lower shelf of the cabinet in the covered patio.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 26, 2025
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Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. 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. LPAs observed one infant (C2) sleeping in a play yard with a blanket. Child was observed to be asleep in the master bedroom with the door closed while Licensee was in the covered patio with other children. LPAs also observed a preschool child asleep in a play yard in the covered patio with a pillow and blanket inside it.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 26, 2025
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
Official code
102425(b)
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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(9)(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: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed a baby bouncer in the on limit covered patio.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(10) - 102417(g)(10)
Official code
102417(g)(10)
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: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed one infant (C2) sleeping in a play yard with a blanket. Child was observed to be asleep in the master bedroom with the door closed while Licensee was in the covered patio with other children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(5) - 102425(j)(5)
Official code
102425(j)(5)
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 a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expired on 12/16/2023 and has not been renewed.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee did not have a current roster of the children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. One infant (C1) was observed to be missing the Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227)
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code
102425(c)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check 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 for two infants, C1 and C2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) - 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Official code
102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
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(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: 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 for herself which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(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: Based on ovbservation made by LPA's Yip and Kaur, the converted unpermited garage was being used for child care purposes.
Staffing Ratio and Capacity. 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... This requirement is not met as evidenced: Based on observation, LPAs observed that Licensee was with seven children. Licensee's spouse arrived shortly after. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 12, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(d) - 102416.5(d)
Official code
102416.5(d)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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Staffing Ratio and Capacity. For a Small Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time...Six children, no more than three of whom may be infants. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, Licensee was alone with seven children, whom four were infant age. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Staffing Ratio and Capacity:102416.5(d)(1): (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.This requirement is not met by: Based on observation, interview, and records review, the Licensee did not maintain capacity ratio by having 7 infants in care at one time. The maximum infants allowed under this license is 4. This poses an immediate, Health, Safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 4, 2022
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5 - 102416.5
Official code
102416.5
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep 102425(h):Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping.This requirement is not met by: LPA arrived during nap time and observed C1 and C2 sleeping in car seats.This poses an immediate, Health, Safety risk to the children in care.
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: Per LPA's review of files, Licensee's two helpers do not have Mandated Reporter Training per AB1207. Licensee stated she was unaware of the requirement. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 21, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Personnel Records (d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care home and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records and records review , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 helpers, S1 and S2, did not have files at the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 LPA's observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the file review out of Licensee Aljbana Kraja. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 31, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
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: Per LPA's review of Licensee's file, the Licensee Aljbana Kraja does not have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification on file. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children.