| Citation B on July 23, 2024- 102416.2(A)- Reporting requirements- The licensee shall report the following information the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next business day and during normal working hours. LPA was made aware of an incident that involved the police, during operating hours. The incident was not reported by licensee to LPA.
Citation B on August 2, 2024 - 102417 (A)- 80% of operating hours- Licensee not present 80% of operating hours. The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. LPA found through several interviews, for a complaint investigation, licensee was not present, and left assistant to run the childcare and provide full time care for children.
LPM and LPA discussed with licensee preventative measures that will be taken to avoid repeat violations. Licensee explained;
1. Licensee is now present 100% of the time, living in residence
2. Participates in all activities from beginning of day to end of day
3. Installed cameras to capture daily activities and ensure safety of children
4. Understands reporting requirements and time frames
5. Hired daughter to live at residence and become a co-licensee.
LPM and LPA provided information regarding the Technical Support Program (TSP), which is a non-enforcement arm of the Community Care Licensing Division offering onsite support to licensees and providers. Licensee will follow up with request to LPA for TSP services. LPA discussed using the Department website (ccld.ca.gov) for child care updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. LPM suggested that Licensee can view information videos at www.ccld.childcarevideos.org .
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