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. LPA observed two bottles of Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer (1.33 gal./5l) on top of the table in the backyard where children have access. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2025
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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)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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Pool Safety (a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (B) In addition to the characteristics described in subparagraph (A), at least one of the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the following: no proof that the mesh fencing is complaint with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Standard F2286, no proof of pool alarm, no Rescue pole with a body hook of minimum fixed length of 12 feet, and no current daily log affirming daily inspection. These poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 23, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(B) - 1596.814(a)(1)(B)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(B)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not have current pediatric CPR/FA. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children 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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the indoor inspection, LPA observed a clear glass double French door with five grids on each side of the French door. One of the glass grids on the bottom of the door was missing. LPA observed Child #1 and Child #3 have access to the off-limits living room that stored the multiple gym equipment. In the backyard, LPA a portable propane tank still connected to a stove burner. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 4, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g) - 102417(g)
Official code
102417(g)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home (3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During record review, there was no record indicated that the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282) was given to parent as there was record of LIC 282 in the children's file. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.