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25 | An unannounced Annual/Random Inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessika Thompson. LPA with met with Licensee Naomi Chavez Haas and a census was taken. A tour of the facility was made. Background clearances were discussed, and licensee confirmed all adults residing and/or providing care and supervision have a criminal record clearance. Accessible areas of the home are the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom #1 and hallway bathroom. Off-limit rooms are made inaccessible by use of locked doors. The home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in the home. Safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, toys and equipment were observed. There is a working telephone. Licensee has two dogs that are inaccessible to children, as they are maintained within a kennel, or gated area of the backyard when children are present. Licensee accepts full liability for any action taken by family pets. A current roster of children in care is maintained. Licensee provides a copy of Parent’s Rights to all parents and/or child’s representatives. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. There are no bodies of water or firearms on the premises. Facility has required fire extinguisher and smoke detector, both meet State Fire Marshall standards. Facility has one functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. Licensee understands children may not be left in parked vehicles. Safe sleep practices for infants was discussed and LPA provided the licensee with a handout. Lead safety was discussed, and LPA provided Licensee with a brochure. Licensee understands that lead safety information must also be provided to parents and/or authorized representatives of children in care. Provider Information Notices were discussed, and licensee stated that she is subscribed to receive updates via email. Licensee is aware that forms and updated information may be obtained on the Department’s website (www.ccld.ca.gov). Licensee has proof of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training, completed 10/29/18. Licensee was advised that this certification must be renewed every two years. Licensee understands that it is her responsibility to stay current with regulations. Licensee is urged to visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission web page at www.cpsc.gov to ensure that equipment purchased for the day care has not been recalled (Continued on LIC809-C). |
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Type A
01/15/2020
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7 | Poison, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by LPA's observations. | | |
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14 | During today's inspection, LPA observed (in areas accessible to children) the following items in the kitchen: two bottles of medication and two bottles of vitamins atop a counter; all purpose cleaner, detergents, and two containers of pesticide beneath the kitchen sink (the safety fixture attached to the cabinet was inoperable). All of the above listed items contain labels that state, "Keep out of reach of children". This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. | 8
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Type B
02/15/2020
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7 | 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. | | |
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14 | This requirement was not met, as during today's inspection, the licensee was unable to provide immunization records for Child #1 and Child #2. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. | 8
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Type B
02/15/2020
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7 | The Licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement was not met, as during records review today, LPA confirmed the licensee’s CPR and first aid card is expired. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal of children in care. | | |
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01/22/2020
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7 | The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. This requirement was not met, as today, LPA observed the following in accessible areas of the backyard: Several small piles of dog feces, a large ladder, two shovels, and a rake. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. | | |