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 cleaning compounds (easy off and bathroom cleaner) that were accessible to the children under the kitchen sink which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. It was observed that the kitchen counters had multiple objects, food products, pots, pans and dishes. It was difficult for LPA to inspect the counters due to the excess clutter and food debris. In the day care room, LPA observed that the two pack and plays were stained and dirty. Licensee stated that she had not washed them. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 1, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102417(b) - 102417(b)
Official code
102417(b)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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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: (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 approximately two large bottles of hand sanitizer on the bottom of a bathroom sink. There were approximately 8 bottles inside a bathroom sink drawer. In the accessible kitchen, there were multiple prescription medications and vitamins on the counter. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 1, 2023
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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)
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. Today, infant #6 did not have Individual Infant Sleep Plan LIC 9227. This poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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: (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 several cleaning products (Lysol, Clorox brand ect) under an accessible kitchen sink. On a kitchen counter, there was bleach. In an accessible bathroom drawer, there was toothpaste and sunscreen. The children also had access to power tools as the door in the living room the children were using was not locked or had child safety cover and the child gate that is typically in place was down today due to floor installation that was taking place. This 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: (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 several cleaning products (Lysol, Clorox brand ect) under an accessible kitchen sink. On a kitchen counter, there was bleach. In an accessible bathroom drawer, there was toothpaste and sunscreen. The children also had access to power tools as the door in the living room the children were using was not locked or had child safety cover and the child gate that is typically in place was down today due to floor installation that was taking place. This a potential health, safety or person...
Correction status
Cleared at visit
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep (a) There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Today, LPA did not observe a play yard or crib for infant #2 and licensee indicated that she did not have a play yard or crib for infant #2. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102425(a) - 102425(a)
Official code
102425(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Infant Safe Sleep If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the provider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. An infant over the age of 12 months was observed sleeping in a high chair. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2022
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
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CCR 102425(i) - 102425(i)
Official code
102425(i)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
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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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child #2, #3, and child #5 did not have Emergency Medical Consent form (LIC 627). This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.