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25 | On 6/28/24, at 3:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Doni Fici, arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA was greeted by Catalinda Retana, Staff and explained the purpose of the visit.
During visit, LPA was greeted by staff and was allowed into the home. During the time of the visit, LPA was informed that the Licensee left the home today, 6/28/24, at approximately 7 AM and has not returned to the day care. On 6/7/24, LPA informed the Licensee that she is not able to leave the home for more than 20 percent of the time (2 hours). LPA observed two (2) staff members; an 18 years old (S1), and 15 years old (S2). LPA attempted to conduct a file review of the children's files, however, staff do not know where they are at. LPA asked S1 about her first aid/ CPR and mandated reporters training and staff stated she did not complete the training and is working in the home without any current certificates. LPA asked S1 when did she start and S1 stated June 11, 2024.
LPA toured the home and seen the backyard pool gate open and accessible to children in care; there are 2 dogs in the backyard.
A civil penalty of $500 is being assessed during today's visit.
The following type A and B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made.
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Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number | DEFICIENCIES | PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) |
Type A
06/29/2024
Section Cited
CCR
102417(a)
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7 | 102417(a)- Operation of a Family Child Care Home (a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day.
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7 | Licensee will submit a self-certification on section 102417(a)- Operation of a Family Child Care Home of a signed and dated plan on how will you ensure to be present at the day care for 80 percent of the time during hours of operation to CCL by POC due date. |
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14 | Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by leaving the day care for more than 20 percent of the time which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. | 8
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Type A
06/29/2024
Section Cited
CCR102417(g)(5)
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7 | 102417(g)(5)- Operation of a Family Child Care Home. (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child... (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools... and similar bodies of water...
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7 | Licensee will submit a self-certification on section 102417(g)(5)- Operation of a Family Child Care Home, of a signed and dated plan on how will you ensure this will not be repeated and how to understand the dangers of accessible pools and to submit to CCL by POC due date. |
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14 | Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing the pool gate to be accessible to children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. | 8
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Deficiency Type
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Type B
07/05/2024
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
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7 | 102416(c) 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.
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7 | Licensee agreed to have S1 complete her first aid/CPR training and to submit proof of completed training to CCL by POC due date. |
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14 | Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having current first aid/CPR training for S1 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. | 8
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Type B
07/05/2024
Section Cited
HSC1596.8662(b)(1)
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7 | 1596.8662(b)(1) Mandated Reporter
(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...
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7 | Licensee will have S1 complete her mandated reporters training and to submit proof to CCL by POC due date. |
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14 | Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having S1 complete her required mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. | 8
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