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25 | During the course of a complaint investigation, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin conducted a Case Management visit to deliver several deficiencies. Upon LPA's arrival, LPA observed only one staff (S1) providing care and supervision for a total of nine children, of which, eight children including one child (C1) that was over 12 months old were either napping on a cot or a play yard in the family room, and another child was sitting in a low to the ground chair watching Television in the living room. Furthermore, LPA requested evidence to prove that 15-minute checks had/was being conducted for C1, however; S1 did not furnish evidence to prove 15-minute checks had been conducted. The facility did not comply with California Code of Regulations (CCR) 102416.5(e) and 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) which respectively indicates if no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the LS shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home, and the provider shall check and document the time of each 15-minute check.
Shortly after, the Licensee (LS) arrived at the facility and at which time, LS stated she did not have evidence to show that 15 minute check(s) had been conducted for C1. LPA discussed the ratio and infant safe sleep requirements, as well as LPA provided full physical copies of CCR 102352, 102416.5 & 102425 to LS. LS stated she understood and appeared to have acknowledged the CCR. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Kywanna Reed.
The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided.
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