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BENEL, JUANA FCCH

Vallejo, CA 94591

Facility:
483008553
Type:
FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
14

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionOctober 8, 2024
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 13, 2023

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for BENEL, JUANA FCCH from December 20, 2022 through October 8, 2024.

Two inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on October 8, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of October 22, 2024.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
3

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 2 local median in 94591

Compared to 32 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
4.33
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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.

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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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 inspection of physical plant at 10:25am, LPA observed that fire extinguisher arrow was indicating needing to be recharged. 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 October 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code
102417(g)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (a) 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on Childrens record review at 11:08am, which revealed that C2 was missing a copy of immunization records and transcription onto CDPH286 form. 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 October 22, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(a) - 102418(a)
Official code
102418(a)
View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
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 LPA's review of the facility's disaster drill that was posted on the parent board near the entry door which revealed the Licensee had not conducted an emergency disaster drill within the past six months. 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
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 LPA's review of the facility's disaster drill that was posted on the parent board near the entry door which revealed the Licensee had not conducted an emergency disaster drill within the past six months. The licensee did not com...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the Licensee not furnishing evidence to prove she conducted 15 minute checks while children (C1, C2, & C4) under 24 months old napped. 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 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2) - 102425(j)(2)
Official code
102425(j)(2)
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 review of the Licensee's AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate which revealed the certificate was expired. 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 February 3, 2023
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
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on two staff (LS & S1) records reviewed at 10:02am which revealed LS and S1 were missing proof of immunity against Influenza. 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 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.622(c) - 1597.622(c)
Official code
1597.622(c)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Personnel Records (a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information: (11) A signed statement regarding their criminal record history as required by Section 102370(c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff and adult records reviewed at 10:02am which revealed (LS, S1, A1 & A2) S1, A1 & A2 were missing completed LIC 508. 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 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.1(a)(11) - 102416.1(a)(11)
Official code
102416.1(a)(11)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (7) 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on children's records reviewed which revealed C1, C5 & C6's LIC 700 were incomplete. 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 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(7) - 102417(g)(7)
Official code
102417(g)(7)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (a) 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on the Licensee not furnishing evidence to prove C3, C4 & C7 were immunized against diseases. 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 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(a) - 102418(a)
Official code
102418(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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 the Licensee not furnishing records for several children (C3, C4 & C7) that were present during the inspection. 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 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(a) - 102421(a)
Official code
102421(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child's Records (c) In any case in which the licensee cares for an additional child pursuant to Section 102416.5(b) for a Small Family Child Care Home or Section 102416.5(d) for a Large Family Child Care Home, the licensee shall maintain, in the child’s record, a copy of documentation verifying the child’s enrollment and attendance at kindergarten, including transitional kindergarten, or elementary school as required in Section 102416.5(g). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the Licensee not furnish evidence to prove four school age children were enrolled into elementary school as required by CCR 102416.5(b). The 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 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(c) - 102421(c)
Official code
102421(c)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 LPA's review of the facility roster of the children currently in care which appeared to be incomplete. 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 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Evidence of a current tuberculosis clearance, not more than one year prior to or seven days after initial presence in the home, for any adult in the home during the time that children are under care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff and adults (LS, S1, A1 & A2) records reviewed at 10:02am which revealed S1 & A2's records did not contain evidence of negative TB clearance. 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 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102369(b)(9) - 102369(b)(9)
Official code
102369(b)(9)