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Latest inspectionJanuary 16, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 28, 2023
Summary
This summary covers two available inspections for NEWTON FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME from December 28, 2023 through January 16, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 16, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of January 31, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
Total inspections
2
0 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
5
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
0
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
2 total inspections vs 2 local median in 94591
Compared to 32 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
2.5
Local median
0.38
2.5This provider
0.38Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
0%
Local median
0%
0%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
50%
Local median
27%
50%This provider
27%Local median
Repeated topics
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0
Local average
0
0This provider
0Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation at 11:45am during walk-through inspection of facility. LPA observed that fire extinguisher arrow was pointing in the red area indicating that fire extinguisherneeded to be recharged. 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 January 31, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code
102417(g)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 staff record reviewat 12:26pm, LPA observed that licensee's mandated reporter training expired on 04/17/24. Licensee was not able to furnish a current/valid mandated reporter certificate. LPA also observed that staff (S1) did not have a mandated reporter certificate on file and L1 was not able furnish a certificate for S1. 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.
Inspector notes
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 staff record reviewat 12:26pm, LPA observed that licensee's mandated reporter training expired on 04/17/24. Licensee was not able to furnish a current/valid mandated reporter certificate. LPA also observed that staff (S1) did not have a mandated reporter certificate on file and L1 was not able furnish a certificate for S1. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 31, 2025
More details
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: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff file review at 12:26pm, LPA observed that S1 did not have proof of Immunization records for MMR, Influenza and TDAP vacines. 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 January 31, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.622(a)(1) - 1597.622(a)(1)
Official code
1597.622(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Child Records Review at 12:51pm, LPA observed that C1, C2 and C4 were missing or needed updated CDPH 286 forms on file. 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 January 31, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(g)(1) - 102418(g)(1)
Official code
102418(g)(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based Child Records Review at 12:51pm, LPA observed that C1's LIC995A form was not signed by parent or authorized representative. 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 / follow-up note
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requir...