Mikhalchuk, Vera

102417(g)(10) · A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846(b) and (c).

Licensee stated she shall... Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee used a baby walker with infants that were not able to walk on thier own, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the persons in care.

102425(i) · If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the provider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible.

Licensee shall remove stroller from facility. LPA shall conduct a

102416.5(d)(2) · For a Large FCCH, maximum number of children for whom care may be provided... when there is an assistant ...,..., shall be..:More than 12 and up to 14 children only if the criteria in Section 1597.465 of the Health and Safety Code are met.

Licensee and LPA reviewed capacity requirements for a Large FCCH. Licensee revised schedules of families in attendance to ensure remaining in compliance. Based on witness statement, and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee provided care for 14 children when none were enrolled in TK or above and at least age 6, which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of persons in care

102421(b) · The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, a copy of the emergency information card as required in Section 102417(g)(7).

Licensee stated she shall email childrens records to LPA for review. LPA will return for a

102417(g)(4) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation there were sharp knives and lighters stored in two drawers in the kitchen accessable to children which poses an immediate health, safety risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/03/2024

102425(j)(2)(D) · Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee was not able to provide documentation of 15 minute sleep checks conducted for children unter the age of two years of age, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/04/2024