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25 | On August 3 of 2023 at approximately 1:40 PM, LPAs A. Silva and V. Trinh conducted a POC visit to follow up on the plans of correction issued on 8/2/23. The LPAs entered the facility from the alley, through the back door.
Upon arrival the licensee had 16 children in care. LPA Silva interviewed the licensee. The licensee stated that her assistants took in more children while licensee was taking a break.
Based on observations and interviews with the licensee, the LPA determined the facility was in violation of fire clearance capacity and license capacity. The facility has fire clearance for a total of 14 children. The facility is licensed for a maximum capacity of 14 children. According to Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 102416.5(f) Staffing Ratio and Capacity, “(f) The total licensed capacity for a Large Family Child Care Home shall not exceed fourteen children.” There were 16 children at the day care. A civil penalty was assessed.
The LPA reviewed the staff files. Based on records review and interview with the licensee, S4 did not have a current mandated reporter in file. The mandated reporter in file for S4 expired on 6/8/23. According to HSC 1596.8662(b)(1), On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child 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.
The facility was NOT in compliance. Violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were observed, discussed, and cited at the time of the visit. The following violations of the HSC and California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: 102416.5(f) Staffing Ratio and Capacity and 1596.8662 Administration of Child Day Care Licensing. |