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 has expired Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 1, 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)
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 in 3 out of 3 infants 0-12 months old which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Three infants (C1, C2, and C3) are missing the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227).
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 posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that there was a shed in the backyard that was not locked and had tools and chemicals, such as pesticides inside.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 19, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
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Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "child care" room. 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. LPA observed that diaper changes are done in the converted garage.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 19, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102416.3(a)(1) - 102416.3(a)(1)
Official code
102416.3(a)(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
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Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6) Any change 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 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. Licensee uses the converted garage to change children's diapers. LPA also observed that the bedroom across from the den was being used.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 19, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
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CCR 102416.3(a)(6) - 102416.3(a)(6)
Official code
102416.3(a)(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that there was an infant asleep in the car seat.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 25, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102425(h) - 102425(h)
Official code
102425(h)
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. The provider shall be able to visually observe the infant without moving the door. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The door to the den was open; however Licensee is unable to visually observe the infants without moving the door.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 25, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102425(j)(5)(A) - 102425(j)(5)(A)
Official code
102425(j)(5)(A)
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. C-1 did not have form on file.
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, Helper doe not have Mandated Reporter Training per AB1207. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 3, 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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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: LPA reviewed the files of infant children identified as C1, C2 and C3 and there were not any LIC9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plans in their respective files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. C-2 and C3 are already over 12 months at this time.